Calibration Technician

Carrier; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Technician in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role involves overseeing calibration processes and ensuring product quality through complex testing and inspection. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of related experience and a high school diploma.

Responsibilities include coordinating certifications, managing quality reports, and interfacing with ERP systems. Preferred qualifications include ISO 9001 experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a collaborative team environment and help drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in Inspection or as a Quality Technician.
• Ability to read prints/drawings (Basic GD&T experience).
• Experience working on Corrective Actions (CAPA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate calibrations and certifications.
• Manage calibration program and track reports.
• Assist in process improvement (Kaizens).
• Interface with ERP System.

Skills

Inspection experience

Quality Technician experience

Proficient in Excel

Communication skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems (JD Edwards)

Job description

About this role:

This position is for a Lead Quality Assurance Technician who works under moderate supervision in a collaborative team environment. Conducts complex quality measurement, testing and inspection equipment calibration. Leads lower‑level staff in review and analysis of corrective actions and other quality processes. Oversees and maintains production and engineering instrument calibration system, tracking methods, and testing plans to assure quality and reliability of products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Calibrations and Certifications
• Facilitate and manage Calibration program
• Track and Run Calibration reports
• Record and Analyze Data
• Create & Run Reports for Quality Metrics
• Work on Non‑conforming Product: Disposition, Sort, Track, & Close
• Help to implement ISO Process Audit program
• Help with backfill for RMA & Receiving Inspection, if needed
• Assist in Process Improvement (Kaizens)
• Help to update & create Work Instructions, Quality Alerts
• Interface with ERP System (Experience with JD Edwards is a plus)
• Help with or hold regular Material Review Board Meetings

Required Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of related and successful work experience in Inspection or as a Quality Technician

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic GD&T Experience (ability to read prints/drawings, at minimum)
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (plus)
• ISO 9001 experience or similar
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office (#1 Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in communication, especially by e‑mail
• Experience working on Corrective Actions (CAPA)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to prioritize
• CMM and Vision System experience is a plus
• Experience with a Manufacturing Enterprise Systems (MES) is a plus