Gage Calibration Technician

Abrasive Form; Glendale Heights, Bloomingdale (IL, IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Coverages (Life, AD&D, STD,;

401k Savings Plan with Company Match

$1,500 Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Abrasive Form LLC in Bloomingdale, IL is seeking a skilled Calibration Technician for the first shift. You will identify gages due for calibration, interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, and calibrate tools to print requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma, 5+ years in gage calibration, experience with Gage Track or similar software, and proficiency with measuring equipment such as micrometers and dial indicators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in the gage calibration field.
• 1 year manufacturing experience in tight tolerance production.
• Experience with Gage Track or other calibration management software.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a supportive manufacturing role.
• Familiar with inspection techniques and bench gage equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, drop gages, optical comparators, etc.
• Ability to recognize and identify discrepancies in measuring equipment, parts or inspection equipment
• Must be able to read indicators and use tools as detailed above.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex blueprints for custom gages.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English for customer, job and equipment specifications.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as caliper, micrometer, gages.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts as business need dictates.

Responsibilities

• Identify and locate gages due for calibration using Gage Trak calibration management software.
• Strong ability to interpret Engineering drawings/ blueprints / GD&T specifications required.
• Calibrate unique tools to print requirements utilizing dial test indicators, height masters, sine plates, gage blocks, etc.
• Record calibration results and work with engineering & quality teams to evaluate/approve return to production.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and free from clutter.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpret engineering drawings / GD&T

Read and use measuring equipment

English proficiency

Work quickly and accurately

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years gage calibration experience

Tools

Gage Track software

Dial indicators

Calipers / micrometers

Optical comparators

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Abrasive Form LLC Bloomingdale - Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $23.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: Manufacturing

Abrasive Form is a world leader in high precision Aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) machining. We manufacture turbine blades and vanes for many of the largest gas turbine manufactures and militaries around the world. We use high precision CNC milling, electrical discharge machining (EDM), and 3 and 5-axis creep feed and CBN grinding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and locate gages due for calibration using Gage Trak calibration management software.
• Strong ability to interpret Engineering drawings/ blueprints / GD&T specifications required.
• Calibrate unique tools to print requirements utilizing dial test indicators, height masters, sine plates, gage blocks, etc.
• Record calibration results and work with engineering & quality teams to evaluate/approve return to production.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and free from clutter.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsQualifications and Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in the gage calibration field.
• 1 year manufacturing experience in tight tolerance production.
• Experience with Gage Track or other calibration management software.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a supportive manufacturing role.
• Familiar with inspection techniques and bench gage equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, drop gages, optical comparators, etc.
• Ability to recognize and identify discrepancies in measuring equipment, parts or inspection equipment
• Must be able to read indicators and use tools as detailed above.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex blueprints for custom gages.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English for customer, job and equipment specifications.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as caliper, micrometer, gages.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts as business need dictates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tool making experience, preferred.
• 5S standards experience preferred.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Prior experience working in aerospace manufacturing industry.

Physical Demands

Talking, hearing, and using hands to operate calibration equipment and tools. Must be able to lift parts at least 25lbs frequently and on occasion up to 50lbs at or above waist level. Ability to use a computer is required. Must be able to work on your feet in a manufacturing environment. Physical ability to do work requiring frequent lifting, twisting, standing, stooping, and bending.

Working Environment

Usual manufacturing environment with temperature fluctuations, noise from and interactions with equipment, and safety standards of PPE and practices required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Coverages (Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, etc)
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Match
• $1,500 Sign On Bonus

The job description listed should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an associate in this job. Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.