Gauge Lab Technician Level 2

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Work safely in accordance with all company safety policies, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Properly manage PPE by:
• Perform routine calibrations of inspection, measuring, and test equipment (IM&TE) using established procedures and calibration standards.
• Evaluate gauges for accuracy, functionality, wear, and serviceability.
• Troubleshoot gauges that fail calibration and determine appropriate disposition, including repair, adjustment, replacement, or outsourcing for calibration.
• Retrieve, clean, inspect, calibrate, label, and return gauges to production in accordance with calibration schedules.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and update the calibration management system.
• Review calibration due lists and coordinate calibration activities to ensure equipment remains in compliance.
• Maintain organized storage of gauges and calibration standards.
• Verify calibration certificates received from outside calibration vendors for completeness and compliance.
• Assist in maintaining calibration standards, reference equipment, and gauge inventories.
• Assist with investigations involving gauge discrepancies, calibration failures, or nonconforming equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures, customer requirements, AS9100 standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing and improving calibration procedures and work instructions.
• Train and mentor Level 1 Gauge Lab Technicians on calibration techniques, gauge handling, and documentation requirements.
• Support internal and external quality audits by providing calibration records and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with calibration management software and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of dimensional metrology and calibration principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerance requirements.
• Ability to use and calibrate common measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, thread gauges, plug gauges, ring gauges, torque tools, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Able to prioritize workload and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Required Experience

• Two to four (2–4) years of experience in a calibration laboratory, quality department, manufacturing environment, or related field.
• Experience performing calibration of inspection, measuring, and test equipment (IM&TE).
• Experience maintaining calibration records and working within a quality management system preferred.
• Experience in an AS9100, ISO 9001, aerospace, or precision manufacturing environment preferred.

Education

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Technical training in metrology, calibration, quality assurance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.