Calibration Technician

Kurt Manufacturing; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision starting Day 1

HSA

ESOP

Long-term disability (LTD)

Parental leave

PTO & holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kurt Machining, a division of Kurt Manufacturing, seeks a Calibration Technician in Minneapolis, MN. You will test and calibrate controlling and measuring devices to ensure spec compliance, using hand tools and precision instruments.

1 year of related experience preferred; a HS diploma or GED is required. The role is 1st shift, with pay ranging from $26.29 to $35.00 per hour, depending on knowledge, experience, and education.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1 year of related calibration experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering is a plus; ASQ Certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Read quality control manuals and specs to gather data for calibration.
• Observe meters, gauges and displays to identify defects and calibration needs.
• Adjust calibration mechanisms using hand tools and precision instruments.

Skills

Calibration testing

Quality control

Precision measurement

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering

ASQ Certification

Tools

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Job description

At Kurt Machining our employee experience and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges set us apart. We provide precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology. Since 1946 we have delivered innovative solutions to the world’s most demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy.

The Calibration Technician is responsible for testing and calibrating controlling, indicating, and measuring instruments and devices to ensure optimal performance and compliance with specifications. This role involves the use of hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and specialized testing and calibration instruments and equipment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Compensation

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $26.29 to $35.00 per hour. The exact pay rate may be determined on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Shift

1st shift, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Essential Functions

• Reads quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices.
• Observes readings on meters and gauges, and other displays and performance of device or instrument to identify functional defects and determine calibration requirements.
• Adjusts calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of device or instrument using hand tools and precision measuring and calibrating instruments and equipment.
• Applies sealing compound on calibration mechanism to prevent readjustment of settings and loss of calibration.
• Rejects malfunctioning devices and routes devices to specified department for rework or salvaging of parts.
• Determine and build proper gage necessary to inspect blueprint characteristics.
• Maintains gage calibration and tracking system.
• May disassemble instrument or device to determine cause of defective operation and notify supervisory personnel of findings.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 1 year of related experience

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering or a related field
• 2 years of related experience
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician

Benefits

Kurt Manufacturing is proud to offer a broad benefits package to include:

• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on Day 1
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating: Light work. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
• Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

• Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
• Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
• Identify and distinguish colors

100% employee owned, Kurt Machining is a division of Kurt Manufacturing headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Employees thrive in our fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and advance while delivering industry-leading parts and products. Kurt employees have the opportunity to work with some of the newest manufacturing technology available including 5-axis and multi-tasking machining, automation integration, robotics, and 3D printing. At Kurt Machining we embrace early-involvement engineering, lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement practices.

What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That's why we'll never settle for good enough. It's this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.