Calibration Technician

Position Summary

The Calibration Technician is responsible for the calibration, verification, issue, and management of all measuring and test equipment (M&TE) used throughout the facility. This includes performing internal calibrations, coordinating third-party calibrations, managing the gage check-in/check-out system, building and issuing gage kits to support jobs, assembling go/no-go pins, and performing receiving inspection of new or repaired gages. This role ensures all M&TE is accurate, traceable, properly maintained, and readily available to support manufacturing and quality operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform internal calibration, verification, and basic adjustment of dimensional, mechanical, and electronic instruments.
• Maintain calibration schedules, records, traceability, and the metrology database.
• Cookordinate and manage third-party calibration services; review certificates for accuracy and NIST traceability.
• Manage gage check-in/check-out, issue job-specific gages and kits, and maintain an organized gage crib.
• Conduct receiving inspection for new or repaired gages; verify conformance and enter items into the system.
• Generate calibration certificates, labels, and documentation; support ISO 9001 and customer audits.
• Conduct OOT impact assessments, support Gage R&R and other MSA activities.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and QC to ensure gage availability and support 5S and safety practices.

Authority & Decision Rights

• Authority to red-tag and remove inaccurate or unsafe gauges from use.
• Empowered to place equipment on hold until calibration, repair, or disposition is complete.
• Escalate persistent equipment or vendor issues to the Quality Control Manager.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time calibration completion rates
• Accuracy and completeness of calibration records
• Turnaround time for gage check-in/check-out and job kit issuance
• Third-party calibration vendor performance tracking

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in calibration, gage control, or metrology environment.
• Strong understanding of dimensional measurement, tolerancing, and uncertainty.
• Ability to read drawings, GDT, and technical standards.
• Must meet ITAR requirements for access to controlled technical data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Metrology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; relevant military experience (e.g., PMEL or equivalent) is also accepted.
• Experience with Gage Pack Software or other calibration management software

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (weights, standards, or gage boxes).
• Fine motor skills required for assembly of small components and precision adjustments.
• Work primarily in a shared lab environment with routine exposure to manufacturing areas.

Department

Quality Control

Reports To

Quality Control Manager

Shift

Primarily First Shift; flexibility may be required

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt