Quality Gage Technician - 1st Shift

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years, SIG SAUER has evolved by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation, serving the U.S. Military, global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. The company is also the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations and four global facilities.

About the role

The Quality Calibration Technician I supports gage calibration requirements, testing and calibrating electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating instruments for conformance to established standards. This role involves learning to use precision measuring hand tools such as indicators, micrometers, thread wires, height masters, and comparators.

Responsibilities

• Set up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate instruments and test equipment.
• Disassemble gages and instruments and inspect components for defects.
• Measure parts for conformity with specifications.
• Reassemble and calibrate gages and instruments.
• Perform routine mechanical gage calibrations and maintain calibration records.
• Assist engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair, and evaluation plans and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with supervision regarding problems and solutions.
• Improve daily work processes to enhance productivity.
• Participate in 5S Workplace activities to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Regular on-site attendance and punctuality are required.
• May work in other functional areas or facilities as needed.
• May work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum inspection experience equivalent to a Mechanical/Dimensional Inspector, Level 1 or greater.
• Ability to understand and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and tolerances.
• Basic working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to use calibration software such as GageTrak.
• Ability to create schedules, gage files, and populate gage data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Working Conditions

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90%+ of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts may be 8, 10, or 12 hours.
• Exposure to a typical manufacturing environment.
• Frequent standing, sitting, stooping/squatting, walking, and stair climbing.
• Lifting and/or moving tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Frequent bending, kneeling (minimum 50% of the shift), and repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Proficient fine motor skills, including gripping, reaching, pulling, turning, and using tools to torque fixtures.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.