Temporary Calibration Technician

ZipRecruiter; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KTA-Tator, Inc. seeks a Temporary Instrument Calibration & Repair Technician in Pittsburgh for a 4-6 week role. Responsibilities include calibrating instruments, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing inventory. Ideal for those with a high school diploma and general office skills in a friendly, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general office skills and computers is essential.
• Ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections upon receipt and record conditions.
• Perform precise calibrations and maintain accuracy standards.
• Log test data digitally and generate certificates.

Skills

General office skills

Basic math principles

Education

High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Job description

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KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity celebrating over 75 years of excellence.KTA’s hallmark services include coatings failure analysis, forensic laboratory investigations, and independent laboratory testing of coatings performance, among a much broader array of integrated service offerings.

We are searching for a Temporary Instrument Calibration & Repair Technician to fill in while an employee is out on leave for several weeks to certify new inspection instruments, receipt inspect customer instruments, perform ISO and non-ISO calibrations, assemble kits, and produce certificates. This position is fully in-office Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for a temporary period of time (approximately 4-6 weeks) in our corporate headquarters located in Pittsburgh (Findlay Township) near the Pittsburgh International Airport.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with Manufacturers: Partner with top instrument manufacturers to manage repairs beyond our internal capabilities.
• Certifying New Instruments: Ensure our inventory remains top-notch by certifying new instruments for new equipment orders.
• Receipt Inspections: Conduct thorough inspections upon receipt and meticulously record "as found" conditions.
• Instrument Calibration: Perform precise calibrations to maintain the highest standards of accuracy.
• ISO-Accredited Calibrations: Provide ISO-accredited calibrations upon request, ensuring compliance and reliability.
• Digital Record Keeping: Log test data digitally and generate certificates using our proprietary GageHub system.
• Kit Creation: Assemble custom inspection kits tailored to meet unique client needs.
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction & Service Efficiency:
  • Instrument Inspection and Certification: Conduct thorough inspections and tagging of instruments, produce certificates, and ensure they are accurately uploaded to the GageHub portal for customer access.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Guarantee customer satisfaction by verifying the correct quantity of items in each kit before stocking.
  • Workplace Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and safe working environment to enhance testing efficiency and ensure optimal results.
  • Efficient Inventory Management: Adhere to a first-in, first-out process to keep our customers equipment organized and returned to them promptly.

Join us and become a vital part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and excellence!

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• Essential knowledge of general office skills, computers, and basic math principles.

Physical Requirements:

• Safely lift up to 25 pounds; ability to hear, speak, see close and in with the ability to adjust focus; manual dexterity needed to handle various instruments and gauges.

KTA is a casual, friendly workplace, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are an employee-owned company, run with family-inspired values and ethics, where diverse perspectives, experiences, and capabilities are embraced and valued. The employees of KTA are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful. We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long lasting business relationships. We strive to recruit, develop, and support people from diverse backgrounds, and are committed to helping you take your career to a new and exciting level. At KTA, you’ll work, learn from, and become one of the best in the industry.

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KTA is a Standing Firm Company. Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA).

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