Calibration Technician, 1st Shift

Position Summary

The Gage Calibration Technician is responsible for performing inspections, calibrations and repairs of gauges and measurement instruments used for product verification. This effort includes, but is not limited to, completing the associated documentation in accordance with QA, Calibration Department Standard Operating Procedure and Work Instructions. This individual works with every department to ensure products are being made and inspected up to company standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs inspections, calibrations and repairs of gauges and measurement instruments
• Follows all verbal and written instructions such as department standard operating procedure, work instructions and all other QA, Calibration documentation
• Accurately completes all documentation associated with calibrations
• Issues, receives and delivers gauges
• Assists in maintaining the gauge inventory
• Assists in coordinating calibration of gauges and instruments that are calibrated by outside calibration sources
• Ensures all test equipment and standards are calibrated and traceable to NIST standards
• Assists in gauge recall and calibration scheduling
• Maintains work area in a clean, organized and safe condition at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned, to maintain efficiency throughout the company
• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
• Ensures compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally
• Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret documentation associated with Calibration activities
• Competency in using Optical Comparators, Toolmakers Microscope, Micrometers and other measurement instruments
• Mechanical aptitude and good mathematical skills
• Familiarity with ANSI Z540 calibration and ISO 17025 testing requirements preferred but not required
• Self-starter with the ability to show initiative in assignments
• Team player, open to new ideas and teamwork, self-motivated individual
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and follow-up skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while multi-tasking and maintaining attention to detail
• Proficient in Windows, MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demands

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Required to possess specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus