Calibration Specialist Senior

Position: Calibration Specialist Senior I

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Senior Calibration Specialist for each of our manufacturing sites in Ave Maria, FL and Pendleton, SC. The Sr. Calibration Specialist executes and schedules all calibration activities, issues gage equipment, and maintains gage records in the calibration management system.

The ideal candidate has 6 years calibration experience in a manufacturing environment and a passion around quality and collaboration. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow established laboratory safety and operational procedures.
• Perform all responsibilities of Calibration Specialist I and II.
• Conduct or organize calibration activities for mechanical, electrical, and linear equipment according to established procedures to maintain calibration status.
• Schedule and coordinate calibrations among various departments.
• Preventive maintenance and repair – Perform repair and preventive maintenance on gages/equipment as needed.
• Track and maintain all equipment status.
• Calibrate and maintain vision systems (Micro-Vu, Optical Comparators, Keyence, etc) as needed.
• Initiate NCR for all out of tolerance equipment as required.
• Review gage design and approve drawings.
• Write and maintain calibration procedures as required.
• Ensure all calibration is in accordance with approved Procedures.
• Represent the Calibration function during regulatory inspections and audits.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 6 years experience with calibration of inspection/hand gages in a manufacturing setting required
• Experience with calibration of various dimensional/physical/electronic equipment required
• Experience with calibration of vision systems (Micro-Vu, Optical Comparators, Keyence, etc) required.
• 4 years experience with Geometric dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred
• Experience using SAP calibration software preferred

Knowledge and Skill Requirements /Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Full working knowledge of SAP calibration software. Good mechanical aptitude. Ability to read blueprints. Good understanding of Calibration principles, ASQ certified calibration technician preferred PMEL or equivalent training preferred.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment

Skills:

Experience with SAP or equivalent Calibration Software, Laser Micrometer and Quality Control Inspection Equipment preferred.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication

Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit;

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