Quality Assurance - QA Lab Technician II 1st shift

Davita Inc.; Windsor (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace industry is seeking a Calibration Specialist to ensure compliance with FAA standards and maintain calibration systems. The role involves managing tool status, collaborating with engineering teams, and conducting equipment evaluations. Ideal candidates have a background in metrology and a commitment to quality systems.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in calibration or metrology within FAA-certified environment.
• Experience with metallurgical evaluation.
• Knowledge of engine OEMs tooling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145.
• Manage calibration of tools and equipment.
• Train and mentor technicians on proper tool handling.

Skills

Proficiency in cutting and polishing

Familiarity with Struers lab equipment

Hands-on experience with light microscopy

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite

Fluency in English

Understanding of quality systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Metrology or related field

Tools

GagePak

Light microscopy equipment

SEM equipment

Job description

Quality Assurance - QA Lab Technician II 1st shift

601 Marshall Phelps Rd, Windsor, CT 06095, USA
Req #1171

Monday, June 2, 2025

Transfer Eligibility Criteria

• Employed in current position at least 1 year (12 months).


• Written confirmation of acceptable performance record/evaluation signed by the employee's supervisor and completed no more than 18 months prior to date of transfer application.


• Maintain an acceptable level of performance including but not limited to absence of corrective action and/or resolution of previous corrective action.


• Successfully pass any special screening processes required for the position of interest, including but not limited to background investigations, drug screens, and skills assessments.


• A transferred employee may be subject to additional background screening as required by the position.

Calibration Specialist - QA Lab Tech II (Metrology)

Position Summary:

The Calibration Specialist (Metrologist) ensures that all gages and tools used in maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities meet calibration requirements in compliance with FAA Part 145, OEM specifications, NIST traceability, and AS9100 standards. This role will track all tooling in the calibration system, manage calibration intervals, coordinate with external calibration vendors, and maintain audit-ready documentation to support regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure calibration activities comply with FAA Part 145, OEM manuals, 14 CFR, and AC 145-9A.


• Track and manage tool calibration status using GagePak or equivalent system.


• Coordinate calibration of tools and equipment both in-house and through approved external laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025 preferred).


• Maintain and update a NIST-traceable master tool list, ensuring accuracy and conformance to internal and regulatory requirements.


• Create, review, and maintain complete and accurate calibration records; prepare documentation for regulatory/customer inspections and internal audits.


• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to ensure tools meet OEM technical specifications.


• Evaluate and troubleshoot instrumentation and calibration issues.


• Conduct Gage R&R studies, measurement system analysis (MSA), and apply basic measurement uncertainty concepts.


• Review and accept raw materials and tooling to ensure compliance with specifications.


• Train and mentor technicians in proper tool handling, use, and storage to maintain calibration integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required, associate's degree in Metrology, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.


• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in calibration or metrology within an FAA-certified aerospace repair environment, preferably gas turbine engine maintenance.


• Proficiency in cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching superalloys (e.g., Ni, Co, steel) for metallurgical evaluation.


• Familiarity with Struers lab equipment (e.g., Secotom, Exotom, CitoVac, DuraScan, DuraJet).


• Hands-on experience with light microscopy (Zeiss/Nikon) and SEM (Tescan/Mira/Vega) for component inspection.


• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Must be fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).


• Strong understanding of quality systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001), OEM manuals, and aerospace tool control practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting regulatory, industry standards (AS91XX) and customer audits.


• Familiarity with calibration program development and MSA software tools.


• Proficiency operating and writing programs for CMMs


• Knowledge of engine OEMs like GE, Pratt & Whitney, or CFM International tooling requirements.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact your HR Business Partner.

Other details

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  Job Family
  Quality
  
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  Job Function
  QA Lab Metrology/Metalurgical
  
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  Pay Type
  Hourly
  
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  Employment Indicator
  Regular
  
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  Travel Required
  No
  
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  Required Education
  High School
  

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• 601 Marshall Phelps Rd, Windsor, CT 06095, USA

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