Calibration Technician

Calibration Technician

Title : Calibration Technician
Salary : $32-34/hr.
Schedule : Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm
Location: Seattle, WA
Employment Type : Direct Hire


Job Summary
The Calibration Technician will apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in the Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy. The Calibration Technician B will identify and utilize appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures. This position will normally receive general instructions on work, applying job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks, and working on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. The Calibration Technician B will perform laboratory housekeeping and may be asked to report opinions and interpretations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in one or more of the following disciplines - Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency, in order to ensure compliance with published specifications
• Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards
• Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of precision equipment
• Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration
• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.
• Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates
• Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurement tasks for which they are not principally used
• Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills
• Basic ability to troubleshoot repair, align and optimize precision equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel
• Minimum one year of calibration experience some of which can be offset by formal metrology training
• Must have very good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong attention to details
• Must be a self-motivator, work as a team player, and follow written procedures

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance
• Occasional standing and bending are required
• Works primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
• Travel may be required to other domestic and possibly international locations

EOE/ADA