Calibration Technician - Aliquippa, PA

Calibration Technician
Instrument Calibration Solutions, LLC . | https://instrumentcs.com/
Aliquippa, PA | Full-time | $23.00 - $28.00 / Hour

Job Summary

A Calibration Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the operation and maintenance of measurement equipment and procedures in our lab and at various customer locations. The person hired for this position is expected to perform complex work related to the repair and calibration of electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical test and measurement equipment using standard and specialized hand tools and diagnostic test and measurement equipment. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision while providing exceptional customer service.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations, modifications, diagnoses, and repairs on diverse types of test and measurement equipment.
• Interface with customers to facilitate their calibration requirements.
• Communicate with operational staff and customers to determine their needs in areas such as repairs, alignments, technical assistance, and any other areas of concern.
• Assist in training of new technicians.
• Maintain an increased technical proficiency and effectiveness through job training and self-study.
• Accurately and efficiently completes all necessary documentation and reports, as required.
• Assist operational staff, when necessary, in maintaining a high level of customer interaction and satisfaction.
• Develop calibration procedures and measurement systems for use on customers’ equipment in compliance with Instrument Calibration Solutions, Inc quality requirements.
• Assure compliance with internal quality systems. Performs quality assurance functions, where applicable, to ensure calibration reports comply with all pertinent customer requirements.
• Verifies that all laboratory standards and test equipment are within their calibration dates prior to use.
• Ensure that all customer-owned equipment is serviced and returned within the turnaround time promised to the customer.
• Coordinate with operational staff regarding the status of customer equipment, lab personnel, and any problems or situations that arise during calibration.
• Perform other laboratory support functions as required for the efficient and orderly operation of the facility.
• Use standard hand tools, measurement and test equipment, computers and computer peripherals, material handling devices, and other common office and electronic test equipment.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Higher education coursework in related fields (optical engineering, electronics, metrology, etc.) preferred.
• Work experience in a laboratory setting or with electronics preferred within the metrology industry.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Preferred Skills

• High level math skills
• Sharp hand-eye coordination
• Excellent communication skills and confident speaking with internal and external customers
• Familiarity with electronic measurement equipment
• Technical training and experience in Metrology, Electronics, or a related field.
• Good time management
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and other information.
• Ability to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Physically capable and able to move heavy lapping plates repeatedly.
• Ability to calculate and apply mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to practical situations.

Benefits Offered

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations and Sick time
• 401k Plan
• Health, Vision, and Dental coverage

About Us

ICS, LLC. provides complete metrology solutions for calibration and repair of electrical, mechanical, optical, and process control instruments to meet stringent documentation and quality requirements. Our calibration services meet the applicable requirements of ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 and ISO/IEC 17025, using standards with accuracies traceable to NIST or compared to nationally or internationally recognized consensus standards. ICS Inc. was founded in 2004 by seasoned Marine Corps Metrologists. ICS LLC. prides itself on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. Our background in the United States Marine Corps calibration program gave us a high-level of knowledge in electrical and mechanical metrology.

Our staff of highly qualified calibration technicians take great pride in their work. We do it right the first time, every time, and in the process, we make sure customer needs are met, and expectations are exceeded. At ICS, LLC., we develop a relationship and partnership with our customers and take the time to listen to our customers and understand each industry. ICS, LLC. partnered with Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. in 2020 to optimize service opportunities even further.

Instrument Calibration Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.