Calibration Technician

SIMCO Electronics

Longmont (CO)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing company in Longmont, Colorado is seeking a Calibration Technician C. This role involves calibrating various measurement equipment and performing maintenance. Candidates should have at least a High School diploma and three years of calibration experience. The position requires strong math skills, technical writing ability, and attention to detail. Join a dynamic team committed to ensuring measurement accuracy and compliance. Full-time opportunities are available with potential travel to domestic and international locations.

Qualifications

Minimum three years of calibration experience or equivalent metrology training.
Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
Strong attention to details and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment for compliance.
Maintain calibration standards and perform troubleshooting.
Prepare calibration reports and certificates.

Skills

General math and algebra functions

Understanding of Basic Statistics

Technical writing ability

Troubleshooting and repair skills

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Attention to details

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist at SIMCO Electronics

Position Overview

The Calibration Technician C will apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in the Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy. The Calibration Technician C will identify and utilize appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures.

This position will normally receive no instruction on work, applying job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a wide range of difficult tasks, and working on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. The Calibration Technician C will perform laboratory housekeeping and may perform some administrative duties. The Calibration Technician C may be asked to report opinions and interpretations.

Responsibilities and Duties

Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in one or more of the following disciplines – Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency, in order to ensure compliance with published specifications
Maintain primary and/or intrinsic calibration standards
Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of precision equipment
Develop calibration procedures and methods, according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and other technical requirements
Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.
Identify IM&TE out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.
Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable.
Prepare calibration reports and certificates.
Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurements tasks for which they are not principally used.
Perform uncertainty evaluation and analysis for measurement standards and associated measurement processes.
Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures.
Interact with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, Account Managers, and customers.
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions.
Understanding of Basic Statistics.
Must possess good written and oral, communication skills.
Technical writing ability.
Intermediate ability to troubleshoot repair, align and optimize precision equipment.
Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel.
Minimum three years of calibration experience some of which can be offset with formal metrology training.
Knowledge of Quality Management system (ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540).
Must have great interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong attention to details.
Must be a self-motivator, work as a team player, and follow written procedures.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance.
Occasional standing and bending are required.
Works primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment at a SIMCO location and/or customer sites.
Travel is required to other domestic and possibly international locations.

SIMCO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SIMCO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level