Calibration Technician C

Simco Electronics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SIMCO Electronics is seeking a Calibration Technician C to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment across acoustical, chemical, dimensional, and other disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy. The role requires applying measurement procedures and working with various standards in a lab environment.

The candidate will perform maintenance, develop procedures, collect data, and generate calibration reports while collaborating with teammates and customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform general math and algebra functions.
• Understanding of basic statistics.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate IM&TE in multiple disciplines to published specs.
• Maintain primary/secondary calibration standards.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of precision equipment.
• Develop calibration procedures from blueprints and specs.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates.

Skills

Calibration experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

MS Word and Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1576

Salary Range: $40.00 To $45.00 Annually

Position Overview

The Calibration Technician C will apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in the Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy. The Calibration Technician C will identify and utilize appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures.

This position will normally receive no instruction on work, applying job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a wide range of difficult tasks, and working on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. The Calibration Technician C will perform laboratory housekeeping and may perform some administrative duties. The Calibration Technician C may be asked to report opinions and interpretations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in one or more of the following disciplines – Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency, in order to ensure compliance with published specifications
• Maintain primary and/or intrinsic calibration standards
• Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of precision equipment
• Develop calibration procedures and methods, according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and other technical requirements
• Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.
• Identify IM&TE out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc
• Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates
• Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurements tasks for which they are not principally used
• Perform uncertainty evaluation and analysis for measurement standards and associated measurement processes
• Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures
• Interact with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, Account Managers, and customers
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions
• Understanding of Basic Statistics
• Must possess good written and oral, communication skills
• Technical writing ability
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot repair, align and optimize precision equipment
• Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel
• Minimum three years of calibration experience some of which can be offset with formal metrology training
• Knowledge of Quality Management system (ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540)
• Must have great interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong attention to details
• Must be a self-motivator, work as a team player, and follow written procedures

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance
• Occasional standing and bending are required
• Works primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment at a SIMCO location and/or customer sites
• Travel is required to other domestic and possibly international locations

What we offer

• Full - Time, non-exempt position
• Excellent benefits package includes; medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, employee funded pre-tax health, child care spending accounts and tuition reimbursement
• Vacation, sick and paid holidays

SIMCO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SIMCO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About Us

SIMCO Electronics is the leading provider of calibration and software services for test and measurement instruments used in technology organizations. To learn more about SIMCO Electronics please site our home page at: https://www.simco.com/.