Calibration Technician

Calibration Technician

Location: Brighton - on-site

Duration: 3-6 months

Rate: £25 per hour Umbrella

IR35: Inside

Clearance: Candidates will need to undergo basic security checks if successful

Overview

A defence & security engineering organisation in Brighton is looking for a Calibration Technician to support the day-to-day running of the calibration function-ensuring gauges and equipment are calibrated, controlled, and available to support production and development.

Responsibilities:

Support and maintain calibration activities in line with company procedures and quality standards
Publish weekly calibration recall lists and process scheduled and overdue equipment
Gather, inspect and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment
Obtain quotations, raise purchase orders and coordinate external calibration services where required
Arrange visits for calibration of in-house equipment
Issue gauges to production work orders within the required KPI timeframe
Raise Defect Equipment Notices for equipment that does not meet specification
Maintain the Gauge Tool Management database, including recording new equipment and managing gauge storage through the Supply Point System

Skillset/experience required:

Significant experience in a calibration or inspection environment (calibration experience essential)
Experience using precision measuring equipment
Strong understanding of mechanical inspection and calibration techniques
Mechanical manufacturing background
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerances (GD&T)
Knowledge of ISO 9001 (ideally AS9100 Rev D)
PC literate (Word, Excel, databases)
Organised, methodical, strong communication and teamwork
Advantageous: Universal Linear Measurement (ULM) / high precision measurement of thread/plug/ring gauges (training available)
Mechanical engineering apprenticeship (or equivalent)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed