Calibration Tech, 1st (Entry level)

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

medical

dental

vision

sick time

Job summary

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is seeking a Calibration Tech, 1st (Entry level) in West Des Moines, IA (50265). This role offers paid on-the-job training and supervision as you learn calibration operations and basic assembly tasks.

The position is 1st shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM CST) with potential overtime and nonstandard hours as required to meet production needs. You will train toward certification within 120 days and work under experienced personnel to develop foundational skills.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with paid OTJ on the job training.
• Willingness to work overtime and nonstandard hours.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to set up and operate test stand to check nozzles, spray bars, and valves for spray quality, angle and flow according to specifications
• Learn how to set up and operate lasermarker and printer according to procedures and specifications.
• Learn how to record spray parameters by serial number. Learns how to certify product conformance through test and records performance results by serial number.
• May learn how to disassemble, repair, and assemble product according to specifications.
• Accurately complete production documentation and performs necessary labor transitions.
• Support and follow all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality, and CI functions as set by your leader and position.
• Work under immediate supervision. Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
• Develop basic job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Tasks are routine/ repetitive in nature, requiring limited judgment. Has little or no role in decision-making.
• Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement process as well as safety related activities.
• May be required to work over 40 hours per week as scheduled to meet business needs.
• All other duties as assigned including working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business.
• Willingness to work nonstandard hours
• Some Holiday hours may be required based on business need
• Working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business

Job description

Calibration Tech, 1st (Entry level)

Location: West Des Moines, IA (50265)

Job ID: #73131

Pay Range: $18.99 - 19.00

THIS ROLE IS 1ST SHIFT (7AM - 3:30 PM CST)

Company

one of the largest aerospace and defense manufacturers in the world. In 2026, the company's rank in Forbes Global 2000 was in the top 100.

Role Overview

Mechanical Manufacturing Technician / Calibration Tech is an Entry Level Position with Paid OTJ On The Job Training. The purpose for an operator at this level is to learn and train on the basic understandings of all calibration specific operations.

Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I is expected to have the basic level ability to prepare and assemble components to develop final or sub-assemblies with direct supervision by a certified calibrator (Mechanical Manufacturing Technician level II or above). The operator will set up and operate production equipment to ensure flow, spray angle, and quality of spray meets product specifications and tolerance levels. The operator will Train and is expected to obtain certification within 120 days. The operator will typically refer problems or deviations to more experienced operators including Lead Technicians, supervisors or engineers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Learn how to set up and operate test stand to check nozzles, spray bars, and valves for spray quality, angle and flow according to specifications


• Learn how to set up and operate lasermarker and printer according to procedures and specifications.


• Learn how to record spray parameters by serial number. Learns how to certify product conformance through test and records performance results by serial number.


• May learn how to disassemble, repair, and assemble product according to specifications.


• Accurately complete production documentation and performs necessary labor transitions.


• Support and follow all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality, and CI functions as set by your leader and position.


• Work under immediate supervision. Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.


• Develop basic job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.


• Tasks are routine/ repetitive in nature, requiring limited judgment. Has little or no role in decision-making.


• Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement process as well as safety related activities.


• May be required to work over 40 hours per week as scheduled to meet business needs.


• All other duties as assigned including working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business.


• Willingness to work nonstandard hours


• Some Holiday hours may be required based on business need


• Working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business

US Person

Benefits provided

• 401K


• medical


• dental


• vision


• sick time as applicable to state law

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and \"Know Your Rights\" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].