Calibration Technician

Calibration Technician

Title:

Calibration Technician Salary: $32-34/hr schedule:
Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm

Location:

Seattle, WA

Employment Type:

Direct Hire

Job Summary The Calibration Technician 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 B will identify and utilize appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures. This position will normally receive general instructions on work, applying job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks, and working on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.

The Calibration Technician B will perform laboratory housekeeping and 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 secondary and/or working calibration standards

Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of precision equipment

Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration

Identify 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 measurement tasks for which they are not principally used Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures

Qualifications

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent

Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions

Must possess good written and oral communication skills

Basic ability to troubleshoot repair, align and optimize precision equipment

Basic computer skills

Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel Minimum one year of calibration experience some of which can be offset by formal metrology training

Must have very good interpersonal and customer service skills

Strong attention to details

Must be a self-motivator, work as a team player, and follow written procedures

Working Environment Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance

Occasional standing and bending are required

Works primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment

Travel may be required to other domestic and possibly international locationsEOE/ADAIND
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