Calibration Technician I - Electronics

callabco; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee health insurance

401k retirement plan

10 days vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

callabco is seeking an Electronic Calibration Technician to perform calibration on various test equipment, both onsite and in-house. This role requires 1-2 years of calibration experience and offers opportunities for advancement.

Candidates must have strong math and computer skills, and a valid driver’s license is required. Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, and 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years calibration experience.
• Must understand ISO 9000/ISO 17025 quality assurance.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate test equipment in laboratory and onsite.
• Understand specifications and tolerances.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Calibration experience

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Customer service skills

Math skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in electronics

Tools

Excel

Calibration Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Seeking a career‑minded, highly‑motivated, technical professional to serve as an Electronic Calibration Technician to perform onsite and in‑house calibration on a variety of test equipment. The Electronic Calibration Technician I will apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in the Electrical‑DC/Low Frequency, and Time & Frequency disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy.

This is not an entry‑level position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1‑2 years prior experience in calibration of some of the equipment listed below is required
• Experienced and aware of ISO 9000 and/or ISO 17025 quality assurance program desired
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Strong computer and math skills
• Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications with an emphasis on Excel; Proficient in customer service skills
• Proficient math skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted from ground to bench level
• Candidate MUST be willing to travel to local and regional on‑site locations
• MUST Pass entrance exam

Education

• A minimum of 1‑2 years of experience in electronic calibration
• Bachelor or Associate degree in electronics preferred
• Military service in electronics field highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex calibrations on test, measurement and diagnostic equipment in our laboratory (20%) and at our client's facility (80%).
• Read and understand specifications/tolerances of equipment.
• Understand the daily application of our quality system and quality standards.
• Good knowledge of the laboratory’s Scope of Accreditation.
• Understand the usage of available Calibration Spreadsheets.
• Complete all assigned quality assurance training and required readings.
• Promptly address customer requests and inquiries taking actions as appropriate to satisfy the customer.
• Perform assigned equipment maintenance and participate in internal audits, annual laboratory assessments and proficiency testing.
• Perform calibration in accordance with calibration procedures to meet the needs of the customer.
• Willing to learn how to write and submit calibration procedures.
• Complete all work orders accurately and efficiently while maintaining a 2% or less QC Error rate on completed work orders.
• Continually pursue technical proficiency through various means such as self‑study and internal training programs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through timely turn‑around on all equipment by actively reviewing, projecting and planning of workload.
• Maintain an exemplary laboratory cleanliness through daily routine cleaning of lab spaces and workstations.

Types of Equipment

• Analog Meters
• Chart Recorders
• Decade Resistors
• Digital and Analog Multimeters
• Frequency Counters
• Function Generators
• High Voltage Testers
• LCR Meters
• Meggers
• Oscillators
• Oscilloscopes
• Furnaces/Freezers
• Power Supplies
• Pyrometers
• Tachometers
• Temperature Devices
• Volt‑Ohm Meters

This list is not all inclusive. We provide training on equipment you have not calibrated before. Opportunities exist for candidates who are interested in cross‑training into other types of calibrations such as dimensional, chemical and thermodynamics.

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate with customers, vendors, management, and coworkers is crucial. Regular use of email, phone, and Slack for communications is essential.
• Hearing and vision correctable to within normal ranges is essential for conversations, receiving information, and preparing or inspecting documents and calibration activities.
• Ability to remain semi‑stationary at a bench, as well as the ability to move about the laboratory and customer spaces.
• Must be able to tolerate environments at client facilities which may include heat, cold, and noise‑levels. Some onsite facilities may require personal safety equipment such as hearing and eye protection, steel‑toe boots, and splash aprons.
• Traveling to our clients may require extended drive times.

Reports To

Calibration Technician I reports directly to the Laboratory Manager.

Career Based

Technicians have the ability and are encouraged to advance up the technician ranks. We currently have four levels of technicians: Associate Calibration Technician, Calibration Technician I, Calibration Technician II, Calibration Technician III.

e‑Learning Program

Cal Lab has a fully integrated e‑Learning program. We promote the Gamification process with our e‑Learning to bring your assigned courses to life with Badges, Points, Levels, Rewards and Leaderboards. A full catalog is available to all staff members to encourage self‑motivated course selection by staff members instead of strictly relying on course assignments. If staff members are interested in learning new skills, tasks or equipment calibrations, they are encouraged to subscribe to the course and start their training.

Our Mission

We are committed to providing high‑quality instrument calibration in accordance with stated procedures and customer requirements. We provide this in a prompt, efficient, and cost‑effective manner to satisfy the specific needs of our clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on previous experience
• Employee health insurance discounted
• Life insurance subsidized
• Vision insurance subsidized
• Dental insurance discounted
• 401k retirement plan
• 10 days vacation starting the first year (prorated from hire date)
• Bench tools provided
• Company logo shirts, ball caps, winter jacket and lab jackets provided
• Laptop computer with MSOffice Suite software provided
• Credit card provided (for company related expenses; vehicle gas, per diem, parts, etc.)
• Vehicles provided (for onsite service)
• No out‑of‑pocket expenses incurred by the employee
• 9 paid holidays; New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
• Office Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday‑Thursday, 7:30 am – 2:00 pm on Friday
• ASQ Membership and ASQ Certificate Calibration Technician (CCT) subsidized by Cal Lab (ASQ prerequisites apply)

About Us

• Calibration Laboratory, LLC is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited commercial calibration laboratory
• In business since 1977
• Friendly and enjoyable work environment
• Veteran owned and operated

For more information, please visit us at www.callabco.com.