Calibration Technician

Position: Calibration Technician (Quality Assurance)

Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Auburn Washington

Department: Quality Assurance

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for tracking inspecting and testing a variety of sophisticated machinery including analytical and electronic measuring devices recording and indicating instruments and electrical mechanical and electromechanical calibrated equipment. Must ensure calibrated equipment are tested at approved regular intervals to ensure correct calibration to a standard traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or to a standard provided by the equipment manufacturer for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 145 Repair Station Quality Management System. This position reports to the Director of Quality of Assurance. The position is responsible for decision making that may have a significant impact on the organizations earnings operations and reputation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating Calibrated Equipment identification numbers for new equipment that are being brought into the system.
• Adding calibrating equipment into the system database.
• Tracking all calibrated equipment to ensure they are operated within their calibrated time frames.
• Ensure all required shop equipment under supervision is maintained in appropriate calibration status.
• Troubleshooting installing and repairing components including analytical and electronic measuring devices recording and indicating instruments and electrical mechanical and electromechanical components.
• Tagging removing and quarantining any equipment that is out of calibration status.
• Ensure all repair work performed is accomplished in accordance with current applicable manufacturers data acceptable and approved by the FAA and in accordance with current NIST guidelines.
• Review and certify new and modified test equipment and special test procedures.
• Maintains a system of keeping records of checks and calibration of inspection tools and precision test equipment taking steps to ensure that the established check periods are not exceeded.
• Ensure all compliance of Company inspection standards methods and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of required documents and of all materials to specifications.
• Follow and adhere to all policies and regulations.
• Back up department functions and perform other duties as assigned.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis.

REQUIRED ABILITY TO:

• Focus and deliver results.
• Achieve targeted results with minimal supervision.
• Proficiently utilize MS Office.
• Commit to passionately and consistently promoting a professional culture that is trustworthy honest and socially responsible while championing an energetic and positive work culture.
• Promote and carry out the objectives of the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Build commitment to team company mission and customer through direct communication and positive role modeling.
• Build alliances partnerships and collaboration with co-workers in a tactful professional and respectful manner.
• Arrange competing priorities to meet goals and deadlines.
• Resolve workplace differences and conflict to achieve goals and objectives in a professional manner.
• Generate new ideas and encourages the team to do the same; provide creative solutions and input when faced with challenges.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including listening to others attentively and retaining and processing information.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) months of experience performing the type of work which they will be conducting.
• Familiarity with aviation industry equipment knowledge and technical documents.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Three (3) or more years in an inspection capacity performing the type of work which they will be inspecting.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent work in an office environment with extended computer use and paperwork.
• Frequent work in a production and controlled environment setting.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and have freedom of movement to enable inspection of interior and exterior of small to large uniquely shaped parts.
• Must have good vision and be able to stand for extended periods of time.