Instrument & Calibration Technician III

Woodward, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Parental leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Referral bonus

Flexible Spending

Insurance discounts

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking aCalibration Technician in Colorado to perform precise instrument calibrations, troubleshoot complex issues, and assist in developing calibration procedures.

The role emphasizes documentation, quality, and teamwork within a regulated metrology environment. Applicants should be proficient in calibration tools, Met/Cal procedures, and data management, with opportunities for professional development and participation in a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• Fluke Met/Cal procedure programming
• Calibration Database Administration
• Metrology disciplines and related standards knowledge (DIM/metrology fundamentals, ISO 17025 awareness)

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations: precise calibration of instruments using established protocols.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve instrumentation problems.
• Develop calibration procedures and improve technical processes for assignments.
• Provide technical support and training to team members.
• Maintain calibration records adhering to quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Precision Measurement

Documentation

Maintenance

Quality Assurance

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

IndySoft

Met/Cal

Calibration Procedures

Job description

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.

Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated hourly base pay: $29.81 - $43.27

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

• 401(k) match (4.5%)

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

• 12 paid holidays

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave

• Paid parental leave

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

• Member referral bonus

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

• Voluntary benefits, including:

  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts

  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Calibrations: Executes precise calibration of various instruments using established protocols to ensure equipment accuracy and reliability.

• Troubleshoot Equipment Issues: Diagnoses and resolves complex instrumentation problems, providing effective solutions for atypical or infrequent issues.

• Develop Calibration Procedures: Assists in creating and refining calibration methodologies and technical processes for new and existing assignments.

• Provide Technical Support: Acts as an informal resource by offering expert guidance and training to team members with less experience.

• Maintain Calibration Records: Ensures accurate documentation of all calibration activities, adhering to quality and compliance standards.

Key Skills:

• Calibration Expertise: Mastery of calibration techniques and standards for various instrumentation equipment.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Proficient in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues related to measurement instruments.

• Precision Measurement: Skilled in performing accurate measurements using advanced instrumentation tools.

• Technical Documentation: Ability to maintain comprehensive and detailed records of calibration procedures and results.

• Equipment Maintenance: Expertise in the maintenance and servicing of calibration and measurement devices.

• Quality Assurance: Ensuring all calibration activities comply with established quality standards and protocols.

• Team Collaboration: Effective in coordinating with team members and related departments to achieve calibration objectives.

• Advanced Problem Solving: Capable of developing solutions for atypical or infrequent calibration challenges based on existing guidelines.

• Mentoring: Providing guidance and support to less experienced team members as an informal resource.

• Technical Communication: Proficient in explaining complex technical information clearly to team members and other departments.

Other Qualifications:

• Fluke Met/Cal procedure programming

• Calibration Database Ad

Competence in majority of the following disciplines:

• Dimensional Metrology
  (Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, Bore gages, Pin gages, Thread gages, Surface plates, Optical comparators, Vision systems, CMMs, Form and contour measurement, Surface finish, Open Setup - GD&T interpretation)

• Temperature Metrology
  (Ovens, vacuum chambers, furnaces, freezers, Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermistors, Dry blocks, Temperature baths, Controllers, Data loggers)

• Pressure Metrology
  (Pressure gages, Transducers, Pressure controllers, Deadweight testers, Vacuum gauges)

• Physical
  (Torque, Force, Mass, Weight, Tension, Compression, Hardness, Spring testing)

• Electrical Metrology
  (AC,DC Voltage, Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance, Frequency, Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Power supplies, Function generators, Process calibrators, HYPOT)

• Time and Frequency
  (Frequency counters, Oscillators, Stopwatches, Timers, Tachometers)

• Humidity and Environmental
  (Hygrometers, Environmental chambers, Barometric pressure)

• Flow Metrology - Liquid and Gas
  (Flow meters, Rotameters, Mass flow controllers, Gas flow devices)

• Optical/Photonics
  (Interferometers, Zygo systems, Laser measurement equipment, Optical comparators, Vision measurement systems)

Metrology Fundamentals:

• Traceability

• Measurement uncertainty, TUR, Guard-banding

• Decision rules

• Accuracy vs precision

• Error sources

Quality Systems:

• ISO 17025 awareness

• Z540 awareness

• AS9100 measurement requirements

• Internal audits

• OOT investigations

Documentation & Software:

• IndySoft

• Met/Cal

• Calibration procedures

• Technical report writing

• Record review

Application window is anticipated to close 14 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.