Balance, Scales and Process Technician

The Opportunity

Performs regular calibration of liquid handling instruments to ensure they meet standards and specifications, following a set of defined procedures. Addresses recurring and less complex instruments issues, applying knowledge from training and experience to select appropriate solutions from known alternatives. May exchange standard information like calibration records with customers.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Travels to customer site to provided services (installations, maintenance or calibrations).
• Adapts equipment and technology to serve user needs.
• Provides technical support to customers related to instrumentation.
• Document and report all repairs and product failures.
• Provide equipment and improvements recommendations.
• Help with the development of preventative maintenance procedures, IQ, OQ and PQ for the division.
• Executes sequence of testing and calibration program for instruments and equipment according to blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, standards operating procedures and other specifications.
• Diagnoses equipment failures (breakdowns) and repairs per manufacturers guidelines.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
• Confers with clients, group leader, and other technical workers to assist with equipment installation, maintenance, and repairs techniques.
• Analyzes and converts test data, using mathematical formulas, and reports results and proposed modifications.
• Sets up test equipment and conducts tests on instruments and equipment.
• Disassembles and reassembles instruments and equipment, using hand tools, and inspects instruments and equipment for defects.
• Sketches plans for developing jigs, fixtures, instruments, and related nonstandard apparatus.
• Modifies performance and operation of component parts to specifications, using test equipment and precision instruments.
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Consults with clients on a regular basis regarding usage, placement and potential future needs of the equipment.
• Recommends corrective actions to the customer when needed.
• Trains customer on how to use the equipment.
• Maintains technical skills through ongoing manufacturer’s certification and continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort

Laboratories and process areas including warehouses, laboratories, manufacturing, and outdoor areas. Driving and travel is required throughout the island and the Caribbean. Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems. A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis. It is required that the person loads weights from 25 to 200 pounds to calibrate weighting equipment or to transport it. Job also requires to stand for long periods of time, kneel, reach, walk thru narrows areas and be exposed to cold and hot areas. Employee has contact with alcohol, silicon oil, CO2, liquid nitrogen, acetone, and paint (spray).