Calibration Tech

Robert Bosch GmbH; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company, is seeking a Gauge Calibration Technician to perform internal calibrations and assist with external calibrations. You will keep records, calibrate hand-held and fixed gauges, and verify torque wrenches, while coordinating third-party calibration as needed.

In a manufacturing environment, you will update Q-Pulse, manage daily workload, and support audits. Strong math, detail orientation, and teamwork are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• HS school diploma or equivalent.
• Some manufacturing experience a plus.
• Proficient with MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.
• Able to read written instructions, visual control plans and diagrams.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of quality control equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges preferred.
• Ability to see details at close range.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions given in English.
• Must be able to meet quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to get all gauges calibrated either internally or send out to a 3rd party calibration company.
• Keep records of calibration that take place
• Perform calibrations of hand‑held gauges such as: Calipers, micrometer, air gauges, air spindles, test blocks, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and other gauges that can be calibrated internally.
• Calibrate gauges that are fixed in assembly area/test stands: Flow meters, pressure transducers, collets, vacuum gauges and others.
• Verify calibration status of electric torque wrenches
• Assist in outside calibration activities by creating and receiving POs
• Communicate to team when equipment is found out of calibration.
• Communicate the need to update calibration documents when needed.
• Update Q-Pulse and daily workload
• Perform calibrations on time
• Communicate the need to create TDRs for when schedule cannot be met.
• Participate in Gage R&R's.
• Complete workload on time
• Able to communicate processes for internal and external audits.
• Assist on documented continuous improvement projects
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Reading instructions/diagrams

English proficiency

Strong math skills

Quality control experience

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Windows

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Outlook

Job description

Responsible to get all gauges calibrated either internally or send out to a 3rd party calibration company.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Keep records of calibration that take place
• Perform calibrations of hand‑held gauges such as: Calipers, micrometer, air gauges, air spindles, test blocks, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and other gauges that can be calibrated internally.
• Calibrate gauges that are fixed in assembly area/test stands: Flow meters, pressure transducers, collets, vacuum gauges and others.
• Verify calibration status of electric torque wrenches
• Assist in outside calibration activities by creating and receiving POs
• Communicate to team when equipment is found out of calibration.
• Communicate the need to update calibration documents when needed.
• Update Q-Pulse and daily workload
• Perform calibrations on time
• Communicate the need to create TDRs for when schedule cannot be met.
• Participate in Gage R&R's.
• Complete workload on time
• Able to communicate processes for internal and external audits.
• Assist on documented continuous improvement projects
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor.

Qualifications & Skills

• HS school diploma or equivalent
• Some manufacturing experience a plus
• Proficient with MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook
• Able to read written instructions, visual control plans and diagrams
• Strong math skills
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team
• Knowledge of quality control equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges preferred
• Ability to see details at close range
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions given in English
• Must be able to meet quality and productivity standards

Physical Requirements

• Standing and repetitive lifting
• Ability to stay on task for long periods of time
• Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 35-50 lbs.

Work Environment

• A portion of the work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures are often warm or cool, depending upon the season, and noise level can be moderate to high. The remaining of the time will be in a temperature controlled room.
• PPE required as determined by company safety standards: safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, safety shoes

About the Company

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company under the compact Hydraulics offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. HydraForce cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative electro-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world's leading providers of drive and control technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with the local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers' challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Pay

The hourly range for the position is $20- $24/hour. The individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. The Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range during the interview process.

Must Have

• Must have US work authorization.
• Indefinite U.S work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.