Gage Coordinator 1st Shift

Clear Destination Inc.; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Belvidere, IL is seeking a gage calibration technician to catalog, store, maintain and calibrate all measurement gages used in production. This role requires knowledge of quality principles and continuous improvement as ongoing functions.

The ideal candidate holds a HS Diploma or GED, can read X Bar and R charts, and understands lab procedures for ISO/TS16949 compliance. Strong communication is needed to coordinate with the Metrology Lab and production teams.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or relevant experience.
• Read and interpret X Bar and R charts.
• Knowledge of lab procedures for ISO/TS16949 compliance.
• Knowledge of gauge requirements.
• Able to calibrate all company and employee gages.
• Able to determine gauge requirements from blueprints and specs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Timely compilations of gage calibrations.
• Coordinate with Metrology Lab for timely calibration.
• Update gage calibration data in the PC following cycles.
• Maintain and repair gage equipment as needed.
• Keep accurate inventory and calibration records with traceability to NIST.
• Suggest new or special gages for unmeasurable items.
• Follow safety rules and OSHA regulations.

Skills

X-Bar & R charts

Gauge calibration

Lab procedures compliance

Gauge requirements interpretation

Blueprints & specs reading

Verbal & written comms

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

To catalog, store, maintain and ensure the calibration of all variable and attribute gaging equipment. Required knowledge and understanding of Quality principles and procedures. Continuous Improvement of processes and products are an ongoing function of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely compilations of gage calibrations.
• Works with Corporate Metrology Lab on the timely calibration of gages that require calibration at the Metrology Lab.
• Gage calibration will be updated and completed on the PC during the week following the compilations of each actual calibration cycle.
• Gage Maintenance-cleans, maintains and makes minor repairs on all types of manual and digital gaging equipment such as mics, calipers, tri-roll comparators, indicators and special gages. Will make recommendations to repair or purchase new gages and parts.
• Records-maintains an accurate and complete record file on all gages, calibration dates with tractability back to N.I.S.T.Maintain an accurate inventory, monitors calibration schedules for gages and updates.
• Gage Development-recommends new additional or special gages for products not measurable with gages on hand.
• Follows company safety rules and OSHA regulations.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• HS Diploma, GED or relevant experience.
• Read and interpret X Bar and R charts
• Knowledge of lab procedures for compliance to the operations quality systems and outside accreditations. (ISO 14001, TS16949, etc.)
• Knowledge of gage requirements.
• Able to calibrate all company and employee owned gages as required.
• Able to determine gage requirements based on blueprints and customer specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.