Calibration Technician - Night

Brief Description

SSP is the largest single-site, vertically integrated supplier of fittings, valves, and tubing systems. Founded over 100 years ago, we are a third-generation, privately-owned company committed to innovation, manufacturing, and building trust with our customers. Recognized as a Top Workplace, SSP fosters a collaborative environment where associates can grow, contribute, and thrive. Our core values of Truthfulness, Resourcefulness, Unity, and Execution guide us to achieve extraordinary results.

Summary/Objective

Ensure the accuracy, availability, and compliance of gages, inspection, and tooling readiness to support quality, efficiency, and uninterrupted flow of production.

Essential Functions

• Calibrate gages and record results in compliance with industry standards.
• Ensure that the right tools are available and functional before a job begins.
• Diagnose and repair gages, including basic troubleshooting and adjustments to maintain proper function.
• Identify acceptable substitute gages when primary gage is unavailable.
• Maintain gage inventory and calibration records.
• Assist Tool Crib with the issuance of tools and other related functions, as required.
• Assist Quality with part inspection to support production and avoid bottlenecks.

Competencies

• Working knowledge of gage and inspection tool calibration
• Basic shop math, through algebra
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints
• PC Skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• High attention to detail
• High Quality standards of work for both self and others
• Strong Teamwork skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Work Environment

• Manufacturing / high precision machine shop
• Lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to fifty pounds
• Hours of work may be either daylight hours or nights
• Extended work hours standing/walking
• Working with a variety of measuring tools and metal parts (some sharp edges)
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Minimum Education Level, Type, Certification, Etc.

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience

• Familiar with high precision mechanical components and machining
• 2+ years of gage and inspection tool calibration and repair experience

Behavior Standards

• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage
• Generous Time Off
• Flexible Scheduling
• Profit Sharing
• On-Site Healthcare
• Wellness Resources
• Convenient Amenities
• Shoe reimbursement
• Milestone rewards
• Employee engagement events
• Secure Retirement
• Child Care Discounts

Affirmative Action Statement

It is the employer's policy that equal employment opportunities be available to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.