Calibration Lab Technician II bei Standard Calibrations Inc

Description

Job Summary

Minimum 2 years applied knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM & TE) in the fluid flow, electronic, RF, fiber optic, dimensional, optical, physical, mechanical, environmental, and/or chemical disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy with competencies in at least three measurement areas. Identify and utilize appropriate measurement procedures. Perform corrective actions to address identified measurement problems. Adapt equipment, standards, and procedure to accomplish unique measurements. Maintain calibration standards. Perform laboratory and/or departmental housekeeping. Research equipment to provide technical support on capabilities.

Role and Responsibilities

• Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM & TE) in order to ensure compliance with published specifications in each of the following disciplines: electrical, electronic, RF and fiber optic
• Maintain primary and/or intrinsic calibration standards
• Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards
• Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration
• Analyze measurement data for identifying abnormalities trends and/or predicting future values
• Identifying 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
• Recommend IM & TE for use in measurement applications
• Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards and techniques to accomplish unique measurements tasks for which they are not principally used
• Train junior technicians in calibration concepts and procedures
• Perform lab housekeeping
• Maintain laboratory recognition/accreditation
• Provide technical advice to the other departments of the organization
• Calibrate and repair IM & TE for RF, electrical, electronic and fiber optic measurement areas in a laboratory setting
• Operate various lab instruments 
• Read and interpret reports to prioritize daily work flow
• Compare measurement uncertainties of a lab standard and device under test to scope of accreditation
• Author or revise calibration methods and local calibration procedures

Requirements

Educational / training requirements

Two years of experience in measurement & calibration and at least 1 of the following:

• Civilian or military training with a working knowledge or demonstrated capacity to comprehend metrology, or
• Military precision measurement equipment laboratory (PMEL) experience, or
• Certificate of completion as a certified calibration technician or other related course.

Additional skills

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to recognize problems through troubleshooting and determine solution
• Ability to determine tools and equipment needed to complete a job

Additional requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a drug screening test
• Must be able to pass a background pre-employment check

Safety

It is SCI’s policy to require safe operations and practices from all employees and to ensure our management team focuses on maintaining a safe working environment even while working in hazardous work environments.

• Approved Class B hard hat in required areas and locations
• Non-conductive PPE in required areas and locations
• Steel-toed shoes
• Insulated and protector gloves (job task specific)
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection protective clothing (job task specific)

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes weighing up to 50lbs up to 8-10 hours per day    
• Ability to work on and climb ladders and stairs frequently
• Bending/squatting/kneeling/stooping/crouching/crawling/twisting up and walking up to 8-10 hours per day
• Standing- must be able to stand or sit in one place up to 8-10 hours per day
• Hearing-periodically must be able to work in loud environments

AAP/EEO Requirements

Standard Calibrations, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law