Gage Crib & Calibration Technician

PRECI MANUFACTURING INC; Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance with HRA

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and holidays

Employee assistance program

Gym membership discount

Job summary

PRECI MANUFACTURING INC in Winooski, VT is seeking a Gage Crib & Calibration Technician to maintain calibration of precision measuring equipment and support dimensional inspection across aerospace-focused manufacturing. This on-site role partners with Quality and Production to ensure measurement accuracy and audit readiness.

You will manage calibration schedules, document results, and respond to gage requests on the shop floor while keeping the gage crib organized and compliant with AS9100

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on measuring tool experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, understand tolerances; basic GD&T helpful.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Clear communication across Quality, Engineering and Production.
• Calibration experience is preferred in aerospace or AS9100 environments.

Responsibilities

• Protect Precision: Inspect, label, store, and issue micrometers, calipers, indicators and other precision measuring equipment.
• Perform Precision Calibration: Calibrate and verify gages following procedures and document results.
• Own Calibration Control: Maintain calibration schedule and records, monitor overdue items.
• Support the Production Floor: Respond to gage requests and assemble measurement kits.
• Inspect with Confidence: Perform routine dimensional inspections from drawings and document results.
• Control Measurement Risk: Quarantine suspect equipment and review potentially affected products.
• Stay Audit-Ready: Keep gage crib orderly with traceable records for AS9100.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Precision measuring

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

Organized & detail-oriented

Effective communication

Calibration experience (preferred)

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Plug gauges

Gage blocks

Job description

About this position

Description:

Gage Crib & Calibration Technician

Winooski, VT · Full-Time · Monday–Friday
$21.00 – $30.00 per hour (based on experience)

At Preci Manufacturing, precision and quality are at the heart of everything we do. Our team works together to produce high-quality components for the aerospace industry and other advanced applications.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-driven Gage Crib & Inspection Technician to help protect the accuracy behind every part we produce. This hands-on role keeps precision measuring equipment calibrated, organized, available, and audit-ready while supporting dimensional inspection throughout our aerospace and precision manufacturing operations. You will work closely with Quality and Production to prevent measurement issues before they reach the customer.

How You Will Contribute to Advancing Precision Manufacturing

• Protect Precision: Inspect, clean, identify, label, store, and issue micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, pin gages, thread gages, and other precision measuring equipment.


• Perform Precision Calibration: Calibrate and verify mechanical gages, including micrometers, thread gages, plug gages, and other measuring equipment, following established procedures and accurately documenting the results.


• Own Calibration Control: Maintain the calibration schedule and records, monitor upcoming and overdue items, and coordinate outside calibration, repair, or replacement when needed.


• Support the Production Floor: Respond to gage requests, assemble and maintain measurement kits for shop-floor use, help employees select the correct measuring equipment, and replace tools that are damaged, missing, or outside their calibration period.


• Inspect with Confidence: Perform routine dimensional inspections from drawings using appropriate hand gages, document results accurately, and promptly communicate discrepancies.


• Control Measurement Risk: Quarantine equipment suspected of damage or out-of-tolerance conditions and support the review of any product that may have been affected.


• Stay Audit-Ready: Keep the gage crib orderly and maintain complete, traceable records that support Preci’s AS9100 quality system and customer requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match


• Health insurance with Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)


• Dental and vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability


• Critical illness and accident insurance


• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays


• Employee assistance and financial wellness support, including BeneMoney (employee loan program with payroll deduction)


• 50% discounted gym membership at The Edge Fitness Clubs

Work Location

On-site in Winooski, VT

Equal Employment Opportunity

Preci Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience using precision measuring tools in a manufacturing or machine-shop environment.


• Ability to use common precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, and go/no-go gages.


• Ability to read blueprints, understand tolerances, and accurately record inspection results; basic GD&T knowledge is helpful.


• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through, with comfort using spreadsheets or computerized quality records.


• Clear communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with Quality, Engineering, and Production.

Above and Beyond Qualifications

• Previous calibration experience preferred.


• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or within an AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality system.


• Experience with calibration-management software, audit preparation, or gage recall systems.

Salary Information

$21 - $30Hourly Wage