Calibration Technician

FA Metrology; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acme Metrology delivers precision measurement solutions and ongoing maintenance and calibration of customers' measurement equipment. The perfect candidate has a commitment to quality customer service and exceptional problem-solving skills.

You will perform calibrations and adjustments at customer locations, ensuring standards compliance and thorough documentation. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work independently with strong communication

Qualifications

• Calibration training or experience (PMEL/TMDE, electronics/metrology)
• Minimum 2 years calibration or troubleshooting in mechanical, dimensional, thermodynamics, and electronics fields
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 or ANSI Z540-1 is helpful

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations and adjustments at customer locations.
• Ensure calibration standards used for inspection and test equipment comply with standards.
• Prepare documentation for calibration certificates, deviations, and installation reports.
• Review calibration documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial measurement equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Customer service

Independent worker

Valid driver’s license

Lift 50 pounds

Verbal & written communication

Math & measurement

Education

PMEL calibration

Metrology degree

On-the-job training

Electronics background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have an exceptional opportunity for an individual with calibration experience or industrial equipment repair experience to join our team at Acme Metrology.Acme Metrology delivers precision measurement solutions and continuing maintenance and calibration of customers measurement equipment. If you are interested in a fast- paced and challenging environment and have the skills necessary for this position, Acme Metrology is the place for you. Acme Metrology is a growing company, continuously expanding our scope of capabilities. The perfect candidate has a commitment to quality customer service and exceptional problem-solving skills.

• Perform calibrations and adjustments in accordance with approved standard procedures at customer locations.
• Ensure calibration standards used for inspection measuring, and test equipment are in compliance with standards.
• Prepare required documentation for the recording and notification of events or changes related to equipment such as calibration certificates, deviations, out of tolerances and installation reports.
• Review all calibration documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform other laboratory support functions as required in an efficient and orderly manner.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial measurement equipment

Skills

• Capable of lifting (50 pounds) unassisted
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Demonstrate understanding of problem-solving techniques
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Effective utilization of time, energy and resources
• Strong focus on detail
• Uncompromising work ethic; a high degree of motivation
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to work independently
• Operation of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Advanced inspection techniques
• Ability to select situational-appropriate measurement equipment accurately
• Good verbal and written communication skills, along with math, and measuring skills

Education

• Must have calibration training or experience in any of the following: PMEL, TMDE, Devry/ITT, Electronics/Metrology degree, or on-the-job training required
• A minimum of 2 years calibration or troubleshooting and repair in the mechanical, dimensional, thermodynamics and electronics field
• Knowledge of related quality systems and practices (i.e. ISO 17025, ANSI/Z540-1) is helpful