Senior Calibration Tech

Fareva; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental insurance

401(k) plan match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Onsite cafeteria

Job advancement opportunities

Company paid short term disability

Job summary

Fareva Richmond is seeking a Senior Calibration Technician to maintain instrumentation across production and lab environments. The role operates independently to execute complex calibration tasks and ensure instruments meet accuracy standards.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, labeling and documenting calibration data, and mentoring less experienced technicians while drafting standard procedures. Onsite role in Richmond, VA with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years ofCalibration Technician experience required.
• Associate degree with seven years of relevant work, or certification with eight years.
• Experience with calibration documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow calibration procedures to detect and eliminate instrument variations.
• Label, tag, and track instrumentation with calibration dates and next due dates.
• Complete calibration forms and submit documentation for review before month end.
• Train and mentor junior technicians and write calibration procedures.

Skills

Calibration

Instrumentation

Electronic design

Education

Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology or Electronics

Electrical/Electronics Certification

Tools

Calibration records databases

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Henrico, VA 23231

Job Description: Senior Calibration Technician

Company: Fareva Richmond

Location: Richmond, VA

Reports To: Director of Engineering & Maintenance

General Purpose

Maintains plant manufacturing, packaging, facility maintenance, and laboratory instrumentation in peak operating condition. Performs a variety of routine tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor, Group Leader, or Manager. The Senior Calibration Technician operates independently to determine and execute all required procedures for the most complex technical assignments.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Calibration & Maintenance:

• Follow written calibration procedures to detect, report, and eliminate variations in instrument accuracy by comparing instrumentation against measurement standards of known accuracy.
• Ensure all assigned instrumentation on the "Equipment Due for Calibration Report" is calibrated before the last day of the due month or accounted for with a signed "Could Not be Found Form".

Identification & Labeling:

• Attach properly completed calibration stickers indicating calibration date, next due date, and technician initials.
• Apply unique identification tags to instrumentation.
• Replace faded or illegible identification tags and calibration stickers as needed.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Complete standard calibration forms accurately, documenting test points, calibration standards used, technician initials, calibration date, next due date, and relevant comments.
• Submit all calibration documentation to the Supervisor, Group Leader, or Manager for review at least three working days prior to the end of the month.

Technical Leadership & Authoring:

• Train and mentor less experienced Calibration Technicians within the department.
• Draft and write standard calibration procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience Option A: Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Calibration Technician A.
• Experience Option B: Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology or Electronics + seven (7) years of relevant work experience; OR Electrical/Electronics Certification or equivalent military certification + eight (8) years of relevant work experience.
• Specialized Skills: Must demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: electronic design, instrument design, trade license, calibration records databases, or other specialized areas related to calibration shop operations.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, company paid short term disability, company paid life and accidental death insurance, 401(k) plan match of 4.5% with immediate vesting, generous employee referral program, paid vacation annually, paid holidays annually, onsite cafeteria, job advancement opportunities.
• Manufacturing employees also receive company paid work shoes, uniforms and prescription safety eyeglasses.

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