Calibration Technician

FA Metrology; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FA Metrology in Villa Park, Illinois, is offering a unique opportunity for individuals with calibration or industrial equipment repair experience. This position involves performing calibrations at customer sites, ensuring compliance with standards, and troubleshooting measurement equipment. Candidates must possess a commitment to quality customer service and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills. A minimum of 2 years in calibration or repair in related fields is essential, along with calibration training or relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have calibration training or experience in PMEL, TMDE, Devry/ITT.
• Minimum of 2 years in calibration or repair in mechanical, dimensional, thermodynamics and electronics.
• Knowledge of quality systems like ISO 17025 is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations and adjustments at customer locations.
• Ensure compliance of calibration standards used for inspection equipment.
• Prepare documentation for calibration certificates and out of tolerances.
• Review calibration documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial measurement equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques

Detail orientation

Customer satisfaction

Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Calibration training or experience

2 years calibration or troubleshooting experience

Electronics/Metrology degree

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