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Job Description
Seeking a career-minded, highly-motivated, technical professional to serve as an Electronic Calibration Technician to perform onsite and in-house calibration on a variety of test equipment.
The Electronic Calibration Technician I will apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in the Electrical-DC/Low Frequency, and Time & Frequency disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy.
Application Process
Submit a resume
and
a cover letter. The cover letter should tell us about you outside of the details on your resume. We want to get to know you as a person outside of just your previous employment.
Applications without a cover letter, a resume` submitted as a cover letter or AI generated responses to application questions will automatically be rejected, regardless of qualifications.
A review of your application (question responses, resume & cover letter) will be performed by our management team to determine if you are a good candidate for this position.
If we think you you are a good candidate, a link to our entrance exam will be emailed to you. This exam must be taken within 3 days of receiving the link to be considered for employment.
Provided the exam is passed, we will set up an interview with you so we can get to know you personally as well as you can get to know us. We want to make sure this is also a career and a company you would like to work with just as much as we would like to work with you.
This is not an entry-level position.
Skills and Requirements
Minimum of 1-2 years prior experience in calibration of some of the equipment listed below is required
Experienced and aware of ISO 9000 and/or ISO 17025 quality assurance program desired
Must have a valid driver's license
Strong computer and math skills
Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications with an emphasis on Excel Proficient in customer service skills
Proficient math skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted from ground to bench level
Candidate MUST be willing to travel to local and regional on-site locations
MUST Pass entrance exam (see Application Process below)
Education
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in electronic calibration
Bachelor or Associate degree in electronics
Military service in electronics fieldhighly regarded
Responsibilities
Perform routine and complex calibrations on test, measurement and diagnostic equipment in our laboratory (20%) and at our client's facility (80%).
Read and understand specifications/tolerances of equipment
Understand the daily application of our quality system and quality standards
Good knowledge of the laboratorys Scope of Accreditation
Understand the usage of available Calibration Spreadsheets
Complete all assigned quality assurance training and required readings
Promptly addresses customer requests and inquiries taking actions as appropriate to satisfy the customer
Perform assigned equipment maintenance and participate in internal audits, annual laboratory assessments and proficiency testing
Perform calibration in accordance with calibration procedures to meet the needs of the customer
Willing to learn how to write and submit calibration procedures
Complete all work orders accurately and efficiently while maintaining a 2% or less QC Error rate on completed work orders
Continually pursue technical proficiency through various means such as self-study and internal training programs
Ensure customer satisfaction through timely turn-around on all equipment by actively reviewing, projecting and planning of workload
Maintain an exemplary laboratory cleanliness through daily routine cleaning of lab spaces and workstations
Types of Equipment
Analog Meters
Chart Recorders
Decade Resistors
Digital and AnalogMultimeters
Frequency Counters
Function Generators
High Voltage Testers
LCR Meters
Meggers
Oscillators
Oscilloscopes
Furnaces/Freezers
Power Supplies
Pyrometers
Tachometers
Temperature Devices
Volt-Ohm Meters
This list is not all inclusive. We provide training on equipment you have not calibrated before. Opportunities exist for candidates who are interested in cross-training into other types of calibrations such as dimensional, chemical and thermodynamics.
Physical Demands
Ability to communicate with customers, vendors, management, and coworkers is crucial. Regular use of email, phone, and Slack for communications is essential.
Hearing and vision correctable to within normal ranges is essential for conversations, receiving information, and preparing or inspecting documents and calibration activities.
Ability to remain semistationary at a bench, as well as the ability to move about the laboratory and customer spaces.
Must be able to tolerate environments at client facilities which may include heat, cold, and noise-levels. Some onsite facilities may require personal safety equipment such as hearing and eye protection, steel-toe boots, and splash aprons.
Traveling to our clients may require extended drive times.
Reports To
Calibration Technician I reports directly to the Laboratory Manager.
Career Based
Technicians have the ability and are encouraged to advance up the technician ranks. We currently have four levels of technicians. They include Associate Calibration Technician, Calibration Technician I, Calibration Technician II, Calibration Technician III.
e-Learning Program
Cal Lab has a fully integrated e-Learning program. We promote the Gamification process with our e-Learning to bring your assigned courses to life with Badges, Points, Levels, Rewards and Leaderboards. A full catalog is available to all staff members to encourage self-motivated course selection by staff members instead of strictly relying on course assignments. If staff members are interested in learning new skills, tasks or equipment calibrations, they are encouraged to subscribe to the course and start their training.
Our Mission
We are committed to providing high-quality instrument calibration in accordance with stated procedures and customer requirements. We provide this in a prompt, efficient, and cost-effective manner to satisfy the specific needs of our clients.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on previous experience
Employee health insurance discounted
Life insurance subsidized
Vision insurance subsidized
Dental insurance discounted
401k retirement plan
10 days vacation starting the first year (prorated from hire date)
Bench tools provided
Company logo shirts, ball caps, winter jacket and lab jackets provided
Laptop computer with MSOffice Suite software provided
Credit card provided (for company related expenses; vehicle gas, per diem, parts, etc.)
Vehicles provided (for onsite service)
No out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the employee
9 paid holidays; New Years Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Office Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm on Friday
ASQ Membership and ASQ Certificate Calibration Technician (CCT) subsidized by Cal Lab (ASQ prerequisites apply)
About Us
Calibration Laboratory, LLC is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited commercial calibration laboratory
In business since 1977
Friendly and enjoyable work environment
Veteran owned and operated
For more information, please visit us a www.callabco.com
Job Description
Seeking a career-minded, highly-motivated, technical professional to serve as an Electronic Calibration Technician to perform onsite and in-house calibration on a variety of test equipment.
The Electronic Calibration Technician I will apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in the Electrical-DC/Low Frequency, and Time & Frequency disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy.
Application Process
Submit a resume
and
a cover letter. The cover letter should tell us about you outside of the details on your resume. We want to get to know you as a person outside of just your previous employment.
Applications without a cover letter, a resume` submitted as a cover letter or AI generated responses to application questions will automatically be rejected, regardless of qualifications.
A review of your application (question responses, resume & cover letter) will be performed by our management team to determine if you are a good candidate for this position.
If we think you you are a good candidate, a link to our entrance exam will be emailed to you. This exam must be taken within 3 days of receiving the link to be considered for employment.
Provided the exam is passed, we will set up an interview with you so we can get to know you personally as well as you can get to know us. We want to make sure this is also a career and a company you would like to work with just as much as we would like to work with you.
This is not an entry-level position.
Skills and Requirements
Minimum of 1-2 years prior experience in calibration of some of the equipment listed below is required
Experienced and aware of ISO 9000 and/or ISO 17025 quality assurance program desired
Must have a valid driver's license
Strong computer and math skills
Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications with an emphasis on Excel Proficient in customer service skills
Proficient math skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted from ground to bench level
Candidate MUST be willing to travel to local and regional on-site locations
MUST Pass entrance exam (see Application Process below)
Education
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in electronic calibration
Bachelor or Associate degree in electronics
Military service in electronics fieldhighly regarded
Responsibilities
Perform routine and complex calibrations on test, measurement and diagnostic equipment in our laboratory (20%) and at our client's facility (80%).
Read and understand specifications/tolerances of equipment
Understand the daily application of our quality system and quality standards
Good knowledge of the laboratorys Scope of Accreditation
Understand the usage of available Calibration Spreadsheets
Complete all assigned quality assurance training and required readings
Promptly addresses customer requests and inquiries taking actions as appropriate to satisfy the customer
Perform assigned equipment maintenance and participate in internal audits, annual laboratory assessments and proficiency testing
Perform calibration in accordance with calibration procedures to meet the needs of the customer
Willing to learn how to write and submit calibration procedures
Complete all work orders accurately and efficiently while maintaining a 2% or less QC Error rate on completed work orders
Continually pursue technical proficiency through various means such as self-study and internal training programs
Ensure customer satisfaction through timely turn-around on all equipment by actively reviewing, projecting and planning of workload
Maintain an exemplary laboratory cleanliness through daily routine cleaning of lab spaces and workstations
Types of Equipment
Analog Meters
Chart Recorders
Decade Resistors
Digital and AnalogMultimeters
Frequency Counters
Function Generators
High Voltage Testers
LCR Meters
Meggers
Oscillators
Oscilloscopes
Furnaces/Freezers
Power Supplies
Pyrometers
Tachometers
Temperature Devices
Volt-Ohm Meters
This list is not all inclusive. We provide training on equipment you have not calibrated before. Opportunities exist for candidates who are interested in cross-training into other types of calibrations such as dimensional, chemical and thermodynamics.
Physical Demands
Ability to communicate with customers, vendors, management, and coworkers is crucial. Regular use of email, phone, and Slack for communications is essential.
Hearing and vision correctable to within normal ranges is essential for conversations, receiving information, and preparing or inspecting documents and calibration activities.
Ability to remain semistationary at a bench, as well as the ability to move about the laboratory and customer spaces.
Must be able to tolerate environments at client facilities which may include heat, cold, and noise-levels. Some onsite facilities may require personal safety equipment such as hearing and eye protection, steel-toe boots, and splash aprons.
Traveling to our clients may require extended drive times.
Reports To
Calibration Technician I reports directly to the Laboratory Manager.
Career Based
Technicians have the ability and are encouraged to advance up the technician ranks. We currently have four levels of technicians. They include Associate Calibration Technician, Calibration Technician I, Calibration Technician II, Calibration Technician III.
e-Learning Program
Cal Lab has a fully integrated e-Learning program. We promote the Gamification process with our e-Learning to bring your assigned courses to life with Badges, Points, Levels, Rewards and Leaderboards. A full catalog is available to all staff members to encourage self-motivated course selection by staff members instead of strictly relying on course assignments. If staff members are interested in learning new skills, tasks or equipment calibrations, they are encouraged to subscribe to the course and start their training.
Our Mission
We are committed to providing high-quality instrument calibration in accordance with stated procedures and customer requirements. We provide this in a prompt, efficient, and cost-effective manner to satisfy the specific needs of our clients.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on previous experience
Employee health insurance discounted
Life insurance subsidized
Vision insurance subsidized
Dental insurance discounted
401k retirement plan
10 days vacation starting the first year (prorated from hire date)
Bench tools provided
Company logo shirts, ball caps, winter jacket and lab jackets provided
Laptop computer with MSOffice Suite software provided
Credit card provided (for company related expenses; vehicle gas, per diem, parts, etc.)
Vehicles provided (for onsite service)
No out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the employee
9 paid holidays; New Years Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Office Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm on Friday
ASQ Membership and ASQ Certificate Calibration Technician (CCT) subsidized by Cal Lab (ASQ prerequisites apply)
About Us
Calibration Laboratory, LLC is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited commercial calibration laboratory
In business since 1977
Friendly and enjoyable work environment
Veteran owned and operated
For more information, please visit us a www.callabco.com