Temporary Calibration Technician

KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity celebrating over 75 years of excellence. KTA’s hallmark services include coatings failure analysis, forensic laboratory investigations, and independent laboratory testing of coatings performance, among a much broader array of integrated service offerings.

We are searching for a Temporary Instrument Calibration & Repair Technician to fill in while an employee is out on leave for several weeks to certify new inspection instruments, receipt inspect customer instruments, perform ISO and non-ISO calibrations, assemble kits, and produce certificates. This position is fully in-office Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for a temporary period of time (approximately 4-6 weeks) in our corporate headquarters located in Pittsburgh (Findlay Township) near the Pittsburgh International Airport. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with Manufacturers: Partner with top instrument manufacturers to manage repairs beyond our internal capabilities.
• Certifying New Instruments: Ensure our inventory remains top-notch by certifying new instruments for new equipment orders.
• Receipt Inspections: Conduct thorough inspections upon receipt and meticulously record "as found" conditions.
• Instrument Calibration: Perform precise calibrations to maintain the highest standards of accuracy.
• ISO-Accredited Calibrations: Provide ISO-accredited calibrations upon request, ensuring compliance and reliability.
• Digital Record Keeping: Log test data digitally and generate certificates using our proprietary GageHub™ system.
• Kit Creation: Assemble custom inspection kits tailored to meet unique client needs.
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction & Service Efficiency:
  • Instrument Inspection and Certification: Conduct thorough inspections and tagging of instruments, produce certificates, and ensure they are accurately uploaded to the GageHub™ portal for customer access.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Guarantee customer satisfaction by verifying the correct quantity of items in each kit before stocking.
  • Workplace Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and safe working environment to enhance testing efficiency and ensure optimal results.
  • Efficient Inventory Management: Adhere to a first-in, first-out process to keep our customers equipment organized and returned to them promptly.

Join us and become a vital part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and excellence!

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• Essential knowledge of general office skills, computers, and basic math principles.

Physical Requirements:

• Safely lift up to 25 pounds; ability to hear, speak, see close and in color with the ability to adjust focus; manual dexterity needed to handle various instruments and gauges.

 

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KTA is a Standing Firm Company. Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA).

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