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MIDCON CABLES CO INC
Calibration Technician
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A Calibration Technician is responsible for the routine inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of instruments and manufacturing equipment. The purpose of the calibration technician role is to ensure the accuracy of the measurements taken using this equipment.
$61,058 / year median in Missouri
+5% projected growth
Job Description
The Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of measuring and test equipment used throughout the manufacturing facility. This position performs calibration, verification, maintenance, documentation, and inventory control of precision measuring instruments to support production, quality assurance, and customer requirements. The Calibration Technician helps ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform scheduled calibrations and verifications of measurement and test equipment according to established procedures and calibration schedules. Maintain an accurate calibration database, including equipment status, calibration intervals, certificates, and historical records. Ensure measuring equipment is properly identified with calibration labels. Coordinate external calibration services. Review calibration certificates for compliance. Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs when appropriate. Remove out-of-tolerance equipment from service and assist investigations. Maintain NIST traceability as required. Support audits with calibration records. Develop/update calibration procedures. Train employees on proper equipment use. Maintain organized calibration lab. Participate in continuous improvement. Follow safety policies. Perform other duties as assigned. Equipment Typically Calibrated Digital/analog multimeters Torque tools Crimp force analyzers Pull testers Micrometers Calipers Height gauges Pin gauges Dial indicators Scales Cable test equipment Continuity testers Hi-Pot testers Resistance/insulation testers Temperature devices Specialized aerospace test equipment Qualifications Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience. 2-5 years calibration/metrology experience preferred. Aerospace/defense/electronics manufacturing experience preferred.