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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.
$55,998 / year median in Tennessee
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Activities and Responsibilities Monitors the calibration status of all measurement, gaging, and inspection equipment used within the plant, to include nut runners, load cells, and LVDTs. Maintain safety stock of hand gauges and replace shop floor gauges due for calibration as needed. Coordinates with outside contractors to calibrate all gauges that require 3 rd party validation. Maintains accurate calibration certificates, risk assessments, and corresponding gauge tracking software. Assist Manufacturing Engineering with OK/NG master parts. Maintain a log of such devices and coordinate periodic validation activities. Examines measurement and gaging devices, at prescribed intervals, and records calibration activities to establish a traceable history of events. Working with the Quality Lab supervisor, conducts frequent audits of the shop floor and other areas where gauges and master parts are used to ensure compliance to gauge control procedures. Works with maintenance department to maintain calibration schedule for manufacturing equipment. Organizes and conducts measurement systems analysis for gauge families as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.