Calibration Technician

The Role

The Calibration Technician assists and supports the organization with initial compliance and ongoing preparation, testing and monitoring of conformance to established quality assurance processes and standards for calibration. Performs calibration and evaluation of internal controls, communications, and periodic review of documentation as related to compliance with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Identifies deficiencies and/or failures while working with internal departments/business units to appropriately remedy them. Applies advanced knowledge and skills to complete assignments requiring judgement and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions. Receives little instruction on daily assignments and may determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the quality system and achieving quality objectives through daily actions.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Performs calibration in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Identify measurement errors and contributing factors that may result in inaccurate measurements
• Performs routine maintenance on instrumentation in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
• May perform evaluation of internal controls, communications, risk assessments
• Performs periodic review of documentation as related to compliance with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Issues department communications including any reporting required for tracking instrumentation
• Initiates Out of Calibration Reports (OCRs) for failing instruments
• Calibration of instrumentation will require occasional work in cold temperatures
• Ships, Tracks, and Receives deliverable instrumentation
• Processes calibration documentation within the calibration database

Requirements

• High school diploma plus 1 to 3 years prior experience in calibration of equipment or other relevant experience
• Understanding of basic statistics
• Strong computer and math skills
• Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications with an emphasis on Excel
• Proficient in customer service skills
• Technical writing ability
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Capable of lifting (50 pounds) unassisted

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a technical field
• Experience working with databases such as SAP, RAM, CALMAN, MS Access
• Military service in calibration field highly regarded

Pay and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indianapolis is $56,100.00 - $104,100.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

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