Gage Crib & Calibration Technician

Preci Manufacturing Inc; Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Health insurance (HRA)

Dental & Vision

Life & disability

Employee assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Preci Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented Gage Crib & Calibration Technician for our on-site team in Winooski, VT. This role ensures calibration, organization, and audit readiness of precision measuring equipment to support dimensional inspection across aerospace and precision manufacturing operations.

You will work with Quality and Production to prevent measurement issues, maintaining calibration schedules, records, and instrument availability.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in a machine-shop environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances; basic GD&T knowledge helpful.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and go/no-go gages.
• Organized with ability to maintain calibration records and schedules.
• Clear communication with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, identify, label, store, and issue micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, pin gages, thread gages, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Calibrate and verify mechanical gages and other measuring equipment, documenting results accurately.
• Maintain calibration schedule and records; coordinate outside calibration, repair, or replacement as needed.
• Respond to gage requests; maintain shop-floor measurement kits; assist employees in selecting correct equipment.
• Perform routine dimensional inspections from drawings using hand gages; document results clearly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Precision tools

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Tools

Calibration-management software

Job description

Gage Crib & Calibration Technician

Detail-driven Gage Crib & Calibration Technician wanted for a clean, stable precision manufacturing environment. Help keep precision measuring equipment calibrated, organized, available, and audit-ready while supporting dimensional inspection. Full-time schedule + full benefits.

• Full-Time
• Monday - Friday $25.00 - $31.00 per hour, based on experience

Our History And Capabilities

Preci Manufacturing has operated from its current Winooski, Vermont, location since 1978. Our capabilities include CNC milling and turning, precision grinding, electrical discharge machining (EDM), deep hole drilling, gear cutting, and thread rolling. We produce precision components and assemblies, including critical fasteners for military and commercial aircraft, and work with alloys such as Inconel and Hastelloy. Our AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications reflect our commitment to quality throughout our operations.

Position Overview

Preci Manufacturing is seeking a detail-driven Gage Crib & Calibration 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.

Why Join Preci

• Stable, growing precision manufacturing company.
• Clean, organized shop with a strong team environment.
• Consistent schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday work.
• Hands-on calibration, quality, and production support work.
• Pay and benefits: $25 - $31 per hour, based on experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and critical illness and accident insurance
• Employee assistance and financial wellness support, including BeneMoney, an employee loan program with payroll deduction
• 50% discounted gym membership at The Edge Fitness Clubs

How You’ll Contribute

• Inspect, clean, identify, label, store, and issue micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, pin gages, thread gages, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Calibrate and verify mechanical gages, including micrometers, thread gages, plug gages, and other measuring equipment, following established procedures and accurately documenting the results.
• Maintain the calibration schedule and records, monitor upcoming and overdue items, and coordinate outside calibration, repair, or replacement when needed.
• Respond to gage requests; maintain shop-floor measurement kits; help employees select the correct measuring equipment; and replace damaged, missing, or out-of-calibration tools.
• Perform routine dimensional inspections from drawings using appropriate hand gages, document results accurately, and promptly communicate discrepancies.
• Quarantine equipment suspected of damage or out-of-tolerance conditions and support the review of any product that may have been affected.
• Keep the gage crib orderly and maintain complete, traceable records that support Preci's AS9100 quality system and customer requirements.

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

• 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.
• 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.