Metrology Technician / Calibration Technician in Vernon Hills

Energy Jobline ZR; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro is seeking a Metrology Technician to perform measurements and calibrations on customer instruments under supervision. You will help prepare calibration reports, document processes in the Mudcats database, and ensure traceability and measurement uncertainty are properly addressed.

The role requires strong technical aptitude, good communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced lab environment. A High School diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Strong technical concept absorption and application to measurements.
• Above-average mechanical skills.
• Commitment to high quality and ISO 17025/ANSI/Z540-1.
• Analytical ability to identify measurement error sources.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on customer instruments under supervision.
• Use calibration standards and procedures.
• Document all calibration events in Mudcats database.
• Evaluate contracts and work orders for feasibility.
• Assist customers with traceability questions and calibration issues.
• Maintain lab safety and housekeeping programs.
• Quantify sources of measurement error and uncertainty.
• Assist in setup of processes and calibration paperwork.
• Complete administrative tasks related to calibrations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Mechanical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team player

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Mudcats database

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Description

Under the direction and supervision of a qualified Metrology Technician and the Metrology Lab leader, performs measurements on calibration instruments that measure characteristics of objects, substances, or phenomena, such as pressure, temperature, time, rotational motion, flow, electric current, voltage, resistance, and derived units of physical or chemical measures. Aids Metrology Technicians with measurements and setup of calibration procedures. Identifies magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of measurement process in quantitative terms. Prepares calibration reports containing methods, measured data, measurement uncertainties, and NIST traceabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs calibrations on customers measuring instruments under the direction of qualified Metrology Technicians.
• Uses assigned calibration standards and procedures.
• Documents all aspects of calibration events in Mudcats database.
• Evaluates the contract and workorder to ensure all work can be properly completed.
• Assists customers in traceability or procedural questions in calibrations; resolves technical contract issues.
• Develops and maintains preventative maintenance and laboratory safety/housekeeping programs and works with team to ensure compliance.
• Quantifies sources of measurement error and determines measurement uncertainty.
• Aids in setup of processes and paperwork related to calibration.
• Completes administrative tasks related to incoming calibrations as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills Required

• Must possess strong aptitude to absorb technical concepts and theory and apply to measurement situations
• Must exhibit above-average mechanical skills.
• Must have strong desire to service customers fully with unwavering commitment to high quality to meet requirements of ISO 17025, ANSI/Z540-1.
• Must have analytical skills to identify sources of measurement error, read and interpret technical specifications and calibration procedures, and take and follow instruction from tenured metrologist and complete tasks as directed.
• Must have great interpersonal skills to respond to metrology questions in a clear concise manner.
• Must be able to work independently and function as part of a team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressures, within deadlines or other time essential constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization. Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization.
• Ability to stand about 50-75% of the time and lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

Experience Required

• 0-2 years of experience

Education Required

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

Company Description

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit www.acrocorp.com.

Company DescriptionWith almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit www.acrocorp.com.