Lead Calibration Technician for Spacecraft Manufacturing

bluecanyontech; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k with matching

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Blue Canyon Technologies in Lafayette, CO, is seeking a Calibration Technician II to plan, lead, and perform technical activities and grow into a subject matter expert. You will train teams, drive lean QA, and work closely with Quality, Production Planning, and suppliers to maintain calibration programs.

This full-time role offers a supportive team environment, opportunities to contribute to mission-critical space systems, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• AA.S./AS in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Aerospace/defense, electronics contract manufacturing, or high-precision machining experience preferred.
• Calibration programs knowledge; ISO17025 preferred.
• Proficient data entry; MS Word and Excel.
• Understanding of material flow and calibration importance.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and AS9100; AS9100 preferred.
• Related technical experience considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Find ways to continuously improve processes in their area.
• Assist in establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving department process documentation.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing principles related to quality assurance.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and maintain effective relationships.
• Follow safety practices and suggest improvements to management.
• Assist with the calibration program; manage tools, scheduling, data collection, and records.
• Interface with calibration suppliers for tool shipments, returns, and repairs.
• Initiate NCRs and drive risk/actions for OOT tools.
• Operate X-ray equipment.
• Participate in audits of the calibration system.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical components as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Calibration expertise

Lean manufacturing

Data entry / MS Word and Excel

Team collaboration

Education

A.A.S. or A.S. in a technical discipline

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Blue Canyon Technologies in Lafayette, CO, is seeking a Calibration Technician II to plan, lead, and perform technical activities and grow into a subject matter expert. You will train teams, drive lean QA, and work closely with Quality, Production Planning, and suppliers to maintain calibration programs.

This full-time role offers a supportive team environment, opportunities to contribute to mission-critical space systems, and comprehensive benefits.