Calibration Technician

Chenega Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Calibration Technician, where your expertise will support the Air Force Research Laboratory. In this role, you will ensure the precise calibration of Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) while adhering to strict schedules and standards. Your responsibilities will include scheduling, documenting calibrations, and maintaining equipment records, all while working in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about precision and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 4 years of experience or an associate degree with 2 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure periodic calibration of TMDE according to established schedules.
• Schedule and document calibrations using EMDS and notify users of status changes.

Skills

Calibration of Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE)

Windows software applications

Database applications

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

EMDS (Equipment Maintenance Data System)

Job description

The Calibration Technician shall provide services supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB).

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure periodic calibration of Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) according to Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) and Equipment Maintenance Data System (EMDS) produced calibration schedules and availability of equipment.
2. Ensure that TMDE is calibrated at appropriate intervals following the Air Force Metrology and Calibration (AFMETCAL) program (as defined by AFI 21-113), Technical Order 00-20-14, WRS OI 21-113, manufacturer manual, and/or Technical Order 33K-1-100, on equipment belonging to or being used by the Aerospace Systems Directorate.
3. Schedule and document calibrations by using the EMDS and interfacing with the Base PMEL. All EMDS tasks involve being familiar with data element contents to provide uniform descriptions, formats, and dates, and having the responsibility for all computer input/output to support EMDS.
4. Scheduling of calibration for all TMDE. This includes notifying users in advance of items due for calibration so equipment can be readied, maintaining up-to-date status records for all equipment sent to PMEL or any other approved calibration source, notifying users and/or customers when status changes arise, or there are long delays, providing updated calibration data for inclusion in EMDS.
5. EMDS maintenance includes performing all online updates, deletions, insertions, and changes to EMDS.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

1. High school diploma with 4 years of experience OR
2. An associate degree with 2 years of experience
3. Must be U.S. citizen
4. Background check and Public Trust/NACI required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Must have experience with personal computer software applications in the Windows environment and apply standard computer operating procedures.
2. Experience performing routine updates and queries to database applications in stand-alone or client/server configurations is desired.
3. Knowledge necessary to deviate from standard computer operating procedures to avoid loss of information and shall be proficient in discovering and reporting potential problems.
4. Ability to comply with applicable codes and standards of contract.
5. Ability to pass customer security requirements required.
6. Ability to attend all customer in-person meetings and conferences as required.
7. Ability to self-start and work independently or as a team.
8. Ability to interact verbally and in writing with all levels of staff, government personnel, and management professionally.
9. Possess strong problem-solving skills.
10. Travel up to 10% as required.

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