Quality Control Gage Calibration Technician

ZipRecruiter; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Calibration Technician to ensure precision in gage calibration. This role involves working in a climate-controlled lab, performing calibrations on gages and hand tools, and recording data for certification. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and mathematical skills, be self-motivated, and have a keen mechanical aptitude. Join a reputable metrology lab with a rich history of excellence in calibration services across various sectors, where your contributions will directly impact quality assurance and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Vacation

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Requires effective teamwork and individual work capabilities.
• Good math skills are essential for calibration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration of various gages to required specifications.
• Collect calibration data and record readings accurately.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Troubleshooting Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

2 year technical school degree

Military PMEL training

Tools

QCS custom developed applications

Calibration equipment

Job description

Job Description:
Performs calibration of Gage Blocks, Threaded Plug and Ring Gages, Cylindrical Plug & Ring Gages and other hard gages to required specifications in accordance with ANSI, Military, Federal, and Manufacturer Specifications. Also performs similar calibration on various hand tool type gages such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, torque wrenches, etc. Measurements are recorded for long form certificates traceable to The N.I.S.T. Calibrations are performed in QCS climate controlled laboratory environment.

Job Duties (include but not limited to):

1. All work is performed in accordance with specific procedures that comply with various standards and specifications.
2. Calibration data is collected by taking measurements and recording the readings in QCS custom developed applications for Long Form Certificate of Calibration.
3. Where applicable, adjustments are made to bring the gages/instruments into tolerance.
4. Requires knowledge of gage application and functionality and be able to determine if a gage is in or out of tolerance by performing basic math.
5. Must be able to follow and understand the calibration procedures & techniques while possessing the appropriate analytical abilities.

Qualifications:

1. Must be capable of working effectively individually or in a team environment.
2. 2 year technical school degree or equivalent level of education and/or work experience in a Quality or manufacturing discipline where gages were used, or Military (PMEL) training/experience.
3. Must be able to follow verbal and written instruction.
4. Good Math Skills.
5. Must possess initiative and self-motivation.
6. Ability to obtain and maintain accurate records & certifications.
7. Strong computer skills.
8. Ability to work with databases and know how to properly store and retrieve data.
9. Good Mechanical Aptitude.
10. Good Troubleshooting skills.
11. Must have good communication skills and a professional appearance due to interface with customers.

Benefits:

1. Health Insurance
2. Dental Insurance
3. 401K Plan
4. Paid Vacation
5. Vision Insurance
6. Paid Holidays

Company Description:
QCS is an ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited full service metrology lab established in 1984 that provides calibration services to the Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Medical, Nuclear, and all other General Manufacturing sectors. QCS calibrates Hard Gages (i.e. Gage Blocks, Cylindrical and Threaded - Plugs, Rings, & Pins, etc.), and also performs calibration and repair of Electro-Mechanical Gage Hand Tools (i.e. Micrometers, Calipers, Indicators, Torque, Force, Pressure, Height Gages, Mass, etc.), Electronic Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, Multi-meters, Frequency Counters, Signal Generators, Hypots, etc.). QCS offers on-site services for the calibration of CMM’s, Hand Tools, Surface Plates, Optical Comparators, Hardness Testers, Electronic Instrumentation, and more. In addition, QCS provides 1st Article Dimensional Inspection Services utilizing our touch probe and Video CMM’s. QCS has one of the broadest scopes of Accreditation of any lab in the country while maintaining one of the finest reputations in the industry for nearly 40 years, and has one of the finest Metrology facilities in the country containing 6 state of the art climate & environmentally controlled laboratories situated within our 20K sq. ft building providing an extremely pleasurable working environment.