Calibration Technician

Cross Technologies Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Company, an employee-owned technical leader in North Charleston, SC, seeks a Technical Calibration Technician to perform quality calibrations per corporate standards. You will handle a range of disciplines and prepare for on-site assignments while ensuring proper documentation and tool calibration.

Responsibilities include calibration across multiple disciplines, verifying equipment, and maintaining safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of a wide variety of precision measurement equipment, including care and use of Instrumentation, Gages, and Precision Measurement Equipment; calibration program management and measurement principles.
• Be proficient in gage management software
• Be computer proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Have a strong understanding of computer system peripherals and communication configurations
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills, both internally and externally
• Demonstrate self motivation, initiative, honesty, integrity, and attention to detail
• Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Associates Degree in a technical discipline preferred; Instrumentation, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering; Navy/Marine GCAMS/ACTS, AF PMEL, or Army MOS – 94H Test Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Calibration across core disciplines: Temperature, Pressure, Flow, Vibration, Mass, Electrical, Electronics, Time, Torque, Force and Dimension.
• Prepare for on-sites by reviewing equipment lists, procedures, specifications, and ensure standards are selected.
• Ensure calibration stickers, PMD work orders, worksheets, tags, and related materials are available; may download customer data to on-site laptop.
• Ensure tools and property are in proper order and calibration.
• Perform clerical work related to calibration, including certificates of calibration and data worksheets for Quality inspection.
• Perform quality inspection of calibrated equipment as approved by Quality.
• Complete certificates for on-site and in-house calibrations within 48 hours of job completion.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe work environment; uphold safety and customer service mindset.
• Will perform other duties as assigned by Service Manager

Skills

Precision measurement equipment

Gage management software

Microsoft Office

Computer peripherals & configurations

Interpersonal and customer service

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivation & integrity

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate degree in instrumentation/industrial/mechanical/electronics

Navy/Marine GCAMS/ACTS or AF PMEL or Army MOS-94H

Tools

Calibration equipment handling

Gage management software

Job description

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Full Time Technical North Charleston, SC, US

At Cross Company , we don’t just show up for work—we show up for a company we actually own. As a 100% employee-owned industrial technology leader, we provide specialized expertise in automation, hydraulics, precision measurement, and more that keeps the world’s manufacturers moving.

We operate on the principle of Servant Leadership : we hire smart, driven people and then get out of their way so they can do what they do best. When you join the Cross team, you aren't just an employee; you’re an owner-associate in a stable, transparent, and high-performance environment where your voice truly matters.

Technician benefits:

• company vehicle / gas card
• monthly technician bonus plan
• medical benefits after 30 days of employment
• 401K
• ESOP - employee stock ownership plan
• 3 weeks of PTO

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing quality calibrations adhering to corporate quality standards and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Calibration encompassing the following core disciplines: Temperature, Pressure, Flow, Vibration, Mass, Electrical, Electronics, Time, Torque, Force and Dimension. Additional training will be provided post-hire as needed.

Prepare for all on-sites as assigned by Lead Tech or Service Manager; this includes reviewing equipment lists, procedures, specifications, and ensuring proper standards are selected for work assigned.

Person must ensure he/she has calibration stickers, PMD work orders, worksheets, tags, cleaning supplies, directions, customer contact information and survey cards; downloading customer information to an on-site laptop may be required.

Person must ensure all company issued tools and property are in proper working order and in calibration.

Perform clerical work associated with calibration activities including certificates of calibration. Must provide the original data worksheet for final inspection by Quality.

Perform quality inspection of calibrated equipment as approved by the Quality Manager.

All certificates for equipment calibrated on-site and in house shall be completed in a timely manner (within 48 hours of job completion.)

Keep in good order all tools and equipment, practice good housekeeping

Maintain a safety and customer service mindset at all times

Consistently maintain good work attendance and productive work ethic.

Will perform other duties as assigned by the Service Manager

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

A strong understanding of a wide variety of precision measurement equipment, to include the care and use of Instrumentation, Gages, and Precision Measurement Equipment; calibration program management, and Measurement Principles.

Be proficient in gage management software

Be computer proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

Have a strong understanding of computer system peripherals and communication configurations

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Have excellent written and oral communication skills, both internally and externally

Demonstrate self motivation, initiative, honesty, integrity, and attention to detail

Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Associates Degree in a technical discipline preferred; Instrumentation, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering, for example. Navy or Marine Corp GCAMS / ACTS , AF PMEL, or Army MOS – 94H Test Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment Support Specialist

Core Competencies

Commitment to Excellence - Check your work

Customer Relationship Management - communicate with customers to deliver better service

Methodical Approach - troubleshooting

Team Building

Physical Demands:

Stands greater than four hours at a time

May require walking 2 – 4 miles during an 8 hour period

Stoops and bends below knee level 2 – 4 times an hour

Lifts and carries less than 50 pounds but greater than 25 pounds repetitively

Climbs stairs more than four times in an eight hour shift

Pushes / pulls objects greater than 25 pounds

Reaches out

Reaches overhead

Repetitively uses feet

Repetitively uses hands (computer keyboard)