Calibration Technician - The Staffing Resource Group, Inc
Allentown, PA 18103
About the Job
Calibration Tech
SRG offers flexible staffing solutions with a national presence. We provide contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire and executive search services. SRG utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the Staffing industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to rapidly and precisely match professionals to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent.
Title: Calibration Tech
Salary: $32-35/hr
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Employment Type: Direct Hire
The Calibration Technician B 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
Physical Demands
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance
- Occasional standing and bending are required
Working Environment:
- Works primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
- Travel may be required to other domestic and possibly international locations
EOE/ADA
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