Calibration & Metrology Specialist

Trivium Packaging; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging is seeking a Calibration and Metrology Specialist to ensure the integrity and compliance of measurement equipment across the facility.

You will manage in-house calibration, coordinate external vendors, and maintain vision inspection systems to detect defects in a fast-paced aerosol/beverage manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering principles strongly preferred.
• Associate degree or technical certification with combined experience in quality assurance, process improvement, data analytics, and leadership in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in calibration management, metrology, or quality technician roles within high‑volume manufacturing environment (packaging, automotive, or electronics preferred).
• Proven experience in executing and maintaining quality policies, systems, and procedures.
• Preferred experience in GAGEtrak, SAP Quality Management, or any specialized calibration software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the calibration program: strategy, planning, and execution.
• Verify and document operational and calibration status of all instruments.
• Own the master calibration schedule and database; log results and deadlines.
• Manage procurement, maintenance, and budget for calibration equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate external calibration vendors and audit certificates for ISO 9001 compliance.
• Drive calibration process improvements to reduce downtime and improve precision.

Skills

Calibration management

Metrology

Quality assurance

Documentation

Excel & MS Office

NIST traceability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

GAGEtrak

SAP Quality Management

Calibration software

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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 documentation

Qualifications and Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering principles strongly preferred.
• Associate degree or technical certification with combined experience in quality assurance, process improvement, data analytics, and leadership in a high‑volume manufacturing environment

Certification (Preferred)

• A2LA WorkPlace training

Experience:

• Proven experience in calibration management, metrology, or quality technician roles within high‑volume manufacturing environment (packaging, automotive, or electronics preferred)
• Proven experience in executing and maintaining quality policies, systems, and procedures
• Preferred experience in GAGEtrak, SAP Quality Management, or any specialized calibration software

Skills

• Strong proficiency with precision hand tools, calibration methods, and a foundational understanding of automation, optical sensors, and/or industrial vision systems
• Clear understanding of NIST traceability
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and documentation abilities
• High attention to detail, organized administrative skills, and the ability to troubleshoot on a fast‑moving production floor
• Intermediate to advanced user in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Ability to write, edit, and understand sequences of operations

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.