Calibration Technician - 2nd shift

MKS Instruments, Inc.; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Utah is seeking a Calibration Technician to calibrate instruments and ensure accuracy in line with industry standards. You will document results, adhere to audit requirements, and coordinate calibration activities within the lab environment.

The role requires reading drawings, using measurement tools, and solving problems while maintaining safety and quality. You will contribute to maintaining equipment availability and support other departments with calibration guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience with calibration and test methods.
• Ability to document results with audit-ready records.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate instruments and equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Document calibration results and maintain traceable records.
• Inspect, test and troubleshoot to detect deviations from standard performance.
• Create and manage calibration schedules to prevent downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Provide technical support on calibration processes and best practices.

Skills

Testing digital/analog systems

MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Reading drawings & using measurement

Problem solving

Military technical training

Job description

As a Calibration Technician you report to the Calibration Supervisor.

You Make an Impact By:

• Conduct calibration of instruments and equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards and specifications
• Document calibration results, maintaining accurate and detailed records of all calibration activities for audit and compliance purposes
• Regularly inspect, test, and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment to detect and correct any deviations from standard performance
• Create and manage calibration schedules to ensure all equipment is calibrated at required intervals, preventing equipment downtime and maintaining operational efficiency
• Ensure all calibration activities meet regulatory requirements and internal quality standards, adhering to industry best practices and company policies
• Keep calibration tools and equipment in good working condition, ensuring they are properly stored, cleaned, and maintained
• Offer technical support and guidance to other departments and personnel regarding calibration processes, procedures, and best practices

Skills You Bring:

• Military technical training or equivalent vocational training is desired
• Requires experience in testing digital and/or analog systems
• Microsoft Windows and Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to read drawings, follow work instructions and use measurement instruments
• Ability to solve problems

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 50 pounds
• Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates in a laboratory/manufacturing environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path.

Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong.

Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.

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