Gage Lab Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inspection routines across the facility to ensure the proper condition and functionality of gauging and measuring instruments.
• Manage the availability and control of gauging instruments required for production operations, including planning, purchasing, and receiving of instruments and services.
• Maintain and monitor calibration schedules to ensure compliance with defined calibration frequencies.
• Coordinate and manage work orders related to instrument verification and calibration activities using electronic systems.
• Ensure all internal verification and calibration processes are executed in accordance with the established procedures and standards.
• Ensure that weekly and monthly calibration status and due date reports are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Control and maintain inspection records for molds and casts from threading lines, ensuring proper storage and traceability.
• Ensure training and guidance to personnel is provided on gage lab procedures, equipment handling and best practices.
• Oversee the coupling receiving inspection process followed by established procedure.
• Manage the calibration of Buck‑on units in accordance with operational standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within the gage lab.
• Lead and manage safety risk assessment related to gage lab operations.
• Actively support and participate in company programs, including safety, occupational health and environmental initiatives.

• Leadership
• Knowledge of calibration standards and metrology practices
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to read and clarify technical specifications and drawings
• Understanding of quality systems, traceability, and calibration control requirements
• Computer skills, including basics of Excel, Word, Adobe;
  Smart Sheets and Outlook, and the ability to learn new applications
• Data generation – completion and generation of Fabriq, SAP, Gage Track
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment preferred

• Degree diploma or equivalent experience
• Calibration experience / certification
• Quality Control Inspector preferred

• Ability to follow instructions, teamwork, adaptability, accountability, reliability, dependability, initiative, safety awareness
• Technical knowledge in ASTM or ISO standards for calibration
• Ability to lift, move and transport gauging equipment and samples within the facility
• Ability to safely operate or work around material handling equipment and overhead cranes

• Keep equipment and working area clean for the purpose of safety, appearance, and operating efficiency
• Place equipment, tooling, and gauging in the proper location at the end of the shift or completion of the job task
• Clean up the work area at the end of the shift and/or during the shift as required

• Observe safety rules and wear required safety equipment while on the job
• Always follow what is known to be safe practice, safety rules
• Participate on the safety programs: risk assessments, reporting of UA/UC
• Noise may at times be to a high degree
• Work for extended periods of time in ambient temperature ranges from 0 to 120 degrees F
• Walking between lines and threading line’s location, entering different process stations
• Duties performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to outside weather elements

High School or better.

Technical/other training or better.

Bachelors or better.

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