Laboratory Calibration Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

TEMPERATURE LABORATORY

Job Title:

Laboratory Calibration Technician

Responsible to:

Laboratory Supervisor.

Special Relationships:

Head / Deputy Head of Lab SSO Quality Manager & SSO UK Lab Manager.

Summary of Main Purpose of Role:

To carry out the routine calibration work on Service customers returned equipment and Sales orders as supplied by Production.

To Carry out performance checks and minor repairs on customer units.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical

1. To perform the routine calibrations on customer equipment sent in for calibration.
2. To perform the routine calibrations onSales orders as supplied by Production.
3. To carry out performance checks and minor repairs on customer units.
4. To use their knowledge of calibration to determine when a customers unit is out of spec or showing signs of being faulty.
5. To ensure that all test or calibration equipment that is being used is within its calibration period before starting any calibration work.
6. To work to the daily backlog priorities unless there is a request to change priorities by the Laboratory Supervisor or Head / Deputy Head of Lab.
7. To regularly check the environmental monitor within the area in which they are working and raise any issues related to the environmental conditions with the Head / Deputy Head of Lab.
8. To perform monthly checks on the Liquid baths Chamber & RH% Cal Rig.
9. To assist the Head or Deputy Head of Lab with any investigation work if requested.
10. To assist the other Lab Calibration Technicians with any technical and measurement related queries or problems.
11. To support and assist the Head / Deputy Head of Lab with the daily maintenance of all test and calibration equipment.

Communication

1. To ensure all activities within the scope of the above duties are regularly reported to the Laboratory Supervisor or Head / Deputy Head of Laboratory.
2. To report any nonconforming work to the Laboratory Supervisor or Lab Admin support team via Teams Email or Oracle notes.
3. To Report any problems or suspected anomalies observed within the Laboratory or the Inhouse equipment involved in the calibration process to the Head / Deputy Head of Lab.
4. To report any miss handling of Test or calibration equipment either deliberate or accidental to the Head or Deputy Head of Lab.

General

1. Always carry out all work in the Laboratory with an emphasis on quality.
2. Always strive to work efficiently & effectively and not rush work or cut corners.
3. Abide by all Company Policies (as covered by the Company Handbook Fortive Code of Conduct and Company Ethos).
4. Ensure that all activities are undertaken impartially and ensure that all activities are structured and managed as to safeguard impartially.
5. Ensure that all information obtained or created during the daily processes is regarded as confidential this includes all customer details and information as well as details of any calibration work carried out for the customer.
6. Try to adhere to the 5S culture to ensure a safe and accidentfree environment for all staff members.

Personal Attributes:

• Selfstarting Able to sort out the workload and to perform the tasks without being prompted.
• Selfmotivated Able to prioritize and work independently.
• Not afraid to ask If being unsure of what they are doing.
• Adaptable Happy to work on tasks on their own but also happy to work as part of a team or with another team member.
• Flexible Able to change priorities and work on multiple jobs at the same time.
• Communication With others in the team e.g. where they are within a specific job happy to raise issues if something requires discussion.
• Take Ownership Admitting the mistakes.
• Confident in their abilities Open to try new things and welcoming a challenge.
• Keen Eye Able to identify the mistakes when creating certificates.
• Can work under pressure Able to work to a tight deadline.

Technical Attributes:

• Basic PC Awareness Basic to reasonable knowledge of PCs and Microsoft Office applications. (Excel would be preferred).
• Basic Mathematic Skills GCSE level 4/C or above in math and English (Or equivalent).
• Practicable Aptitude Reasonably practical in their approach to work and problemsolving.
• Previous Technical experience Foundation level of electronics is an advantage.