Calibration Technician C Job Scottsdale area,Arizona USA,Manufacturing / Production

Calibration Technician C

The Calibration Technician C 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 C 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 judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. The Calibration Technician C will perform laboratory housekeeping and may perform some administrative duties. The Calibration Technician C 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, Account Managers, and customers

Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Qualifications

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent

Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions

Understanding of Basic Statistics

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

Minimum three years of calibration experience some of which can be offset with formal metrology training

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

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance

Occasional standing and bending are required

Working Environment

Works primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment at a SIMCO location and/or customer sites

Travel is required to other domestic and possibly international locations

What We Offer

Full - Time, non-exempt position
Excellent benefits package includes; medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, employee funded pre-tax health and tuition reimbursement
Vacation, sick and paid holidays

SIMCO Electronics is the leading provider of calibration and software services for test and measurement instruments used in technology organizations.