Calibration Technician

Company: Masterbilt Incorporated
Location: South Bend
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description:Overall Purpose: Why the Job Exists & What You Will Do:The Calibration Technician is responsible for oversight and execution of the company's calibration processes to ensure compliance with all customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes: Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• Coordinate all external calibrations and perform some internal calibrations on simple gages such as micrometers, calipers, and height gages.
• Create and/or revise calibration procedures for all internal calibration processes and establish calibration criteria for any new gaging or measurement equipment.
• Utilize electronic/web-based gage management system to account for all gages in the facility.
• Coordinate repair or replacement for broken gages and measurement equipment.
• Ensure NIST traceability on all calibrations performed both internally and externally.
• Procure gages as requested by various departments.
• Set up all of the gaging for operations on a daily basis based on the jobs they are running.
• Collect all gaging that is nearing due for calibration from Manufacturing and Quality Inspection and coordinate or perform the calibrations.
• Assist Quality and Operations in investigations in the event that a gage or measurement equipment is found to be at of tolerance at the time of calibration.
• Suggest and implement improvements where needed to improve quality and delivery performance.
• Read blueprints to ensure material specification and tolerances are met.
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions.The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Requirements:Position Requirements:
  • Education: High school or equivalent
  • Experience: Manufacturing: 2 yearsMinimum of 2 years Metrology experienceStrong Math SkillsMust possess basic knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements (experience with AS900 and or ISO 13485 would be a bonus.)
    • Certification(s): N/A
    • Functional Skills: Must have strong attention to detailFundamental knowledge of CNC machining/manufacturing machining principlesMaintains professional and technical knowledgeFamiliarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprintsDemonstrates strong mechanical aptitudeFundamental knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques Ability to work independently and closely follow directions is essential
      • Technology Aptitude/Skills: Microsoft Office suite, (must be familiar with Excel and other Microsoft applications.)
      • Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, strong ability to create/write work instructions and train others.
      • Leadership/Behaviors: Solid collaboration skills, ability to listen to ideas, others, and implement the best enhancements, ability to work with others, be open minded to ideas and try new things. Ability to be positive, conceptualize, and initiate projects effectively. Versatility/flexibility is also key to perform various portions of multiple projects.
      • Culture Match Behaviors: Respectful, honest, and steady personality who handles situations with optimism yet holds people accountable; good listener who can be flexible and invoke great ideas to make the best decisions and agile to move from project to project, or department, to help the organization grow and develop.Core Values that Apply to All Positions:
        • Safety Focused
        • Tenacity
        • Hard Work
        • Selflessness --- Teamwork
        • Peaceful Coexistence
        • Patience
        • PerseverancePhysical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions:
          • Ability to operate a motor vehicle, as required for travel in the role
          • Ability to stand for up 2 hours in one session
          • Ability to sit at desk for 6+ hours per day
          • Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen as needed throughout the day
          • Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow as needed throughout the day
          • Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
          • Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
          • Ability to listen to customers, employees and peers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly
          • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
          • Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, squat, twist, push, pull, and carry items frequently
          • Lifting up to 25 lbs. sporadicallyEnvironmental Conditions & Travel:
            • The employee is regularly exposed to an office and manufacturing environment with moderate noise. The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting manufacturing departments, such as safety glasses.
            • This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling.
            • Travel: Limited, less than 5% PI201186292

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