We are currently seeking a Calibration Technician for our subsidiary company CalSource, www.CalSource.com based out of Syracuse, NY. CalSource offers a competitive wage and benefit package with full benefits.
Position Overview
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 will identify and utilize appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures.
This position will normally receive no instruction on work, applying job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a wide range of difficult tasks, and working on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgement is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. The Calibration Technician will perform laboratory housekeeping and may perform some administrative duties. The Calibration Technician 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 primary and/or intrinsic calibration standards
- Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of precision equipment
- Develop calibration procedures and methods, according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and other technical requirements
- Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.
- Identify IM&TE 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 measurements tasks for which they are not principally used
- Perform uncertainty evaluation and analysis for measurement standards and associated measurement processes
- Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures
- Interact with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, and customers
- Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned
Qualifications - An understanding of applied and technical mathematics, including probability; statistical inference; and concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, is required to calculate uncertainty in measurement
- Must possess good written and oral, communication skills
- Technical writing ability
- Intermediate ability to troubleshoot repair, align and optimize precision equipment
- Intermediate computer skills
- Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel
- Knowledge of Quality Management system (ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540)
- Must have great interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong attention to details
- Must be a self-motivator, work as a team player, and follow written procedures
- Knowledge of automation software, i.e. METCAL is a plus
- Organizational and time management skills
- Candidates with experience in PMEL, PME, TMDE, Metrology, Calibration, ASQ CCT, METCAL, GPETE, Electronics, GCAMS, or ASQ Certified highly desired
- "U.S. Persons" Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.
Physical Demands - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
- Occasional standing and bending are required
Working Environment - Works primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment and/or customer sites
- Travel may be required to other domestic and possibly international locations occasionally
- Occasional onsite work at customer facilities with varying environments may be required.
Compensation Range: $28-$35/hr
EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability CalSource is an equal opportunity employers where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
