Quality Control Calibration Technician

Under general supervision, performs calibration on all measuring equipment, ensuring conformance with company quality guidelines; uses precision measuring instruments; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Quality Control Supervisor

• Performs calibration on measuring instruments and record findings in file system;
• Keeps up with schedule for recall and calibration of measuring instruments;
• Prepares gages for shipment to suppliers, including creation of packing lists;
• Uses Microsoft Excel spreadsheet & other related computer programs to maintain & store calibration records, and create new ones as needed;
• Carefully handles and maintain delicate measuring instruments;
• Performs basic adjustments and repairs on measuring instruments;
• Keeps work area clean;
• Notifies supervisor of any instruments found significantly out of tolerance;
• Advises production and purchasing on appropriate choice of gages for use in machine shop, and for suppliers;
• Advises and recommend new measuring instruments, as appropriate;
• Arranges for outside services to calibrate standards on schedule;
• Explains calibration process clearly to external auditors and visitors, as needed;
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and
• Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following.

Minimum education:

High School Diploma or equivalent; some experience, training and/or certification instrument calibration, and inspection or machining techniques and procedures, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work specifications;
• Ability to use standard precision measuring instruments to check linear, angular and circular configurations to tolerances of .00001";
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to work cooperatively with others;
• Ability to effectively attain adherence to quality control standards and practices;
• Ability to work in laboratory environment of 68°F and 50% humidity for extended hours;
• Knowledge of appropriate use of various measuring instruments;
• Familiarity with keyboarding on typewriter and computer;
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to learn and use other computer software programs, as applicable; and
• Possess self-motivated nature to stay on schedule and meet heavy workload demands.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time;
• Ability to crouch, bend, and reach materials to inspect large items;
• Must be able to move into confined areas to check specified items in machine shop;
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing 25 pounds or less;
• Manual dexterity may be required to rotate and inspect small components and materials;
• Most work tasks are performed indoors where temperature is moderate and controlled by office environment systems;
• Ability to work (sit and/or stand) at a desk for the majority of the work day; walking and/or standing may be required for the remainder of the work day.
  
  Length of time performing these physical requirements may vary from day to day and task to task;
• Requires grasping, writing, sitting, standing, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity;
• Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, facsimile (FAX) machines, photocopiers and other office equipment as applicable; and
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined;

None.