Calibration Technician

Keystone Distinction Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 37,195 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group, a global manufacturer focusing on medical product development and education, is seeking a Calibration Specialist to join its growing team. The role involves coordinating calibration activities, documenting results, and ensuring adherence to approved procedures in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in manufacturing, GD&T experience, and hands-on calibration of inspection equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• 2 years of calibration experience for inspection equipment/hand gages
• 2 years of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Follow established laboratory safety and operational procedures.
• Schedule outside contractors to perform calibrations.
• Conduct or organize calibration activities for mechanical, electrical, and linear equipment according to established procedures to maintain calibration status.
• Schedule and coordinate calibrations among various departments.
• Enter data into calibration management system.
• Perform repair and preventive maintenance on gages/equipment as needed.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates.
• Track and maintain all equipment status.
• Initiate NCR for all out-of-tolerance equipment as required.
• Manage lost equipment status and calibration interval adjustments within calibration management system.
• Ensure all calibration is in accordance with approved procedures.
• Document all activities in a legible manner following established formats and procedures.
• Represent the calibration function during regulatory inspections.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Calibration principles

PMEL training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP calibration software

Laser micrometers

Quality control equipment

Calibration management software

Job description

Calibration Specialist

A global manufacturing company and leader in medical product development and education is actively searching for a Calibration Specialist. This is an opportunity to join a growing, well-established organization with an outstanding benefits package and strong culture.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Pay Range: $27 – $43hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow established laboratory safety and operational procedures.
• Schedule outside contractors to perform calibrations.
• Conduct or organize calibration activities for mechanical, electrical, and linear equipment according to established procedures to maintain calibration status.
• Schedule and coordinate calibrations among various departments.
• Enter data into calibration management system.
• Perform repair and preventive maintenance on gages/equipment as needed.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates.
• Track and maintain all equipment status.
• Initiate NCR for all out-of-tolerance equipment as required.
• Manage lost equipment status and calibration interval adjustments within calibration management system.
• Ensure all calibration is in accordance with approved procedures.
• Document all activities in a legible manner following established formats and procedures.
• Represent the calibration function during regulatory inspections.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting required
• 2 years of experience with calibration of inspection equipment/hand gages required
• 2 years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) required

Knowledge and Skills

• Good mechanical aptitude; ability to read blueprints
• Good understanding of calibration principles preferred
• PMEL or equivalent training preferred
• Experience with SAP or equivalent calibration management software preferred
• Experience with laser micrometers and quality control inspection equipment preferred
• Calibration types include: physical/dimensional, temperature, pressure, torque, and electrical

Additional Notes

• Clean room experience is not required
• Backgrounds in aerospace, pharma, automotive, or medical device manufacturing are all relevant