Calibration & Metrology Specialist

The calibration and metrology specialist is responsible for the overall integrity, quality control [including procedures], and compliance of all measurement and inspection equipment across the facility to ensure products meet the applicable customer and legal requirements. This role combines hands‑on technical work—including the in‑house calibration and repair of precision hand tools—with the administrative management of external calibration vendors for heavy machinery.

Additionally, this position owns the operational readiness, validation, and maintenance of high‑speed inline vision inspection systems critical to detect defects in a fast‑paced aerosol and beverage manufacturing environment.

Program Leadership

• Oversee the entire calibration program, including strategy, planning, and execution
• Develops proposals, budgets, Capital Equipment Requests (CERs), and electronic requisition (eReq) recommendations as needed
• Verify and document the operational and calibration status of all instruments
• Own the master calibration schedule and database to log results, track history, and foresee upcoming deadlines
• Manage procurement, maintenance, and budget for calibration equipment, parts, and supplies
• Support training operators and quality personnel on proper preparation, use, and inspection of measuring instruments

In‑house Calibration

• Perform hand‑on calibration, adjustment, and minor repairs on mechanical and electronic hand measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, digital calipers, digital dial indicators, depth gauges, etc.)
• Maintain the tool crib and ensure all floor instrumentation is accounted for, properly engraved/tagged/identified, and within its valid calibration window.
• Develop, implement, and update calibration procedures

External Calibration Coordination

• Manage the external calibration schedule for specialized plant equipment, including scales, burst pressure testers, enamel rater gauges, etc.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for third‑party calibration vendors, coordinating onsite service visits and managing the logistics of equipment sent out to certified labs
• Audit and archive calibration certificates provided by external vendors, ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and industry safety standards

Vision & Inspection Systems Oversight

• Ensure the optimal performance and up‑time of inline vision systems (e.g., TEMA, Applied Vision, or similar automated optical inspection systems) used to detect defects
• Execute routine validation and mastering checks on automated camera systems to confirm they are accurately filtering out defective aluminum cans or bottles
• Support troubleshooting, cleaning, and aligning vision system components (lenses, lighting arrays, and sensors) in collaboration with controls/electrical engineers and maintenance teams
• Work closely with technical leadership team to drive cross‑functional and divisional projects and solutions for their assigned category and division

Continuous Improvement

• Drive initiatives to improve calibration processes, reduce downtime, and enhance measurement integrity
• Drive efficiency improvement and scrap reduction efforts through the application of continuous improvement tools and system designs
• Enhance current calibration database/log
• Work with QA/QC teams to problem solve calibration‑related issues and support quality initiatives
• Stay current with advancements in calibration technology and industry standards

Data Tracking & Compliance

• Ensure calibration activities meet FSSC 22000 and advance the company to ISO/IEC 17025 compliance
• Support internal and customer quality audits by quickly retrieving necessary calibration records and history to prove plant compliance
• Maintain accurate calibration records, certificates, and audit…