Gage Control & Calibration Specialist

Nsk-Steering-Systems-America; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK Steering Systems America is seeking a detail-oriented calibration technician to monitor and manage the calibration status of measurement and inspection equipment on the plant floor. You will handle safety stock, coordinate 3rd party calibration with outside contractors, and maintain accurate calibration certificates and logs.

You will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and the Quality Lab to conduct audits, maintain calibration schedules, and ensure traceability of all gauge-related

Qualifications

• Experience calibrating measurement and inspection equipment.
• Maintain calibration certificates and associated risk assessments.
• Coordinate with maintenance and external contractors for 3rd party calibration.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the calibration status of all measurement, gaging, and inspection equipment used within the plant, to include nut runners, load cells, and LVDTs.
• Maintain safety stock of hand gauges and replace shop floor gauges due for calibration as needed.
• Coordinates with outside contractors to calibrate all gauges that require 3 rd party validation.
• Maintains accurate calibration certificates, risk assessments, and corresponding gauge tracking software.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering with OK/NG master parts. Maintain a log of such devices and coordinate periodic validation activities.
• Examines measurement and gaging devices, at prescribed intervals, and records calibration activities to establish a traceable history of events.
• Working with the Quality Lab supervisor, conducts frequent audits of the shop floor and other areas where gauges and master parts are used to ensure compliance to gauge control procedures.
• Works with maintenance department to maintain calibration schedule for manufacturing equipment.
• Organizes and conducts measurement systems analysis for gauge families as needed.

Skills

Gauge calibration

Quality control

Attention to detail

Documentation

Tools

Gauge tracking software

Calibration procedures

Job description

NSK Steering Systems America is seeking a detail-oriented calibration technician to monitor and manage the calibration status of measurement and inspection equipment on the plant floor. You will handle safety stock, coordinate 3rd party calibration with outside contractors, and maintain accurate calibration certificates and logs.

You will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and the Quality Lab to conduct audits, maintain calibration schedules, and ensure traceability of all gauge-related