Calibration Technician

THE CALIBRATION SOLUTION; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Calibration Solution is seeking a Calibration Technician for a full-time role based at the lab in Machesney Park, IL. The candidate will calibrate a range of mechanical inspection, measuring and testing equipment at customer sites as needed.

Ideal applicants are self-starters with good interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to travel on-site to calibration locations. Overtime is required to meet customer demands and daily tasks may involve lifting up to 60 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience calibrating mechanical inspection equipment.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and travel to customer sites.
• Clean driving record and background screen.
• 40+ hours per week with overtime required.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate mechanical inspection, measuring and testing equipment.
• Calibrate hardness testers, optical comparators, surface plates, tensile testers.
• Calibrate torque drivers, torque wrenches, torque analyzers.
• Calibrate pressure gauges, temperature equipment, force equipment.

Skills

Calibration experience

Mechanical measurement

On-site travel

Field calibration

Tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States. Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

The Calibration Solution, an ATS company, is seeking a Calibration Technician for a full-time position to be based at the lab Machesney Park, Il. The candidate will be responsible for the calibration of mechanical inspection, measuring and testing equipment in the field work at the customers’ location, as needed.

Job Description

The candidate will work with other technicians on the team or may work on projects by themselves. The candidate should be a self-starter and should possess good interpersonal skills. Good verbal and written communication skills and well as computer skills are a must. Candidates must travel on-site to calibrate a variety of inspection, measuring and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Calibration of mechanical inspection, measuring and testing equipment.
• Hardness testers, optical comparators, surface plates, tensile testers
• Torque drivers, torque wrenches, torque analyzers
• Pressure gauges, temperature equipment, force equipment
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and physical dimensional calibrations.
• Listed above is a representative sample of the type of equipment calibrated daily.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Candidate should have previous experience in mechanical measuring, inspection, and testing equipment calibration. Candidates with experienceusingmechanical measuring, inspection, and testing equipment will also be considered.
• Commercial or Military experience acceptable.
• Candidate shall be able to work 40 plus hours per week to meet customer demands. Overtime work is required.
• Candidate shall provide their own cell phone with data plan for connection to ATS email and multi-factor authentication.
• Candidate shall be able to lift 60 pounds.
• Candidate shall have a clean driving record, background check, and drug screen.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

ATS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

U.S. Persons” Only:

A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a)U.S. citizens or nationals; (b)U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.