Gauge Lab Technician Level 2

Location Profile:

Southwest United Industries Tulsa operates from a 100000 square feet modern and well-maintained facility in Tulsa headquarters for Southwest United Industries (prior to acquisition) the site offers single source metal finishing for newly manufactured parts and for repair and overhaul applications.

Services include:

• Anodizing
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Painting
• Plating
• Shot Peening
• Thermal Spray
• Machining/Grinding

Southwest United Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts December 2012.

For the past 70 years the vision of Southwest United Industries has remained consistent; To be the best full-service single-source metal finishing company in North America.

Gauge Lab Technician Level 2

Position Summary

Working under limited supervision the Level 2 Gauge Lab Technician performs intermediate-level calibration maintenance and documentation activities to support the accuracy and reliability of inspection measuring and test equipment (IM&TE). This position is responsible for performing calibrations on a wide variety of gauges and measuring equipment maintaining calibration records troubleshooting gauge issues and ensuring compliance with company quality standards and applicable customer and regulatory requirements. The Level 2 Technician works independently on routine assignments assists with more complex calibrations and provides guidance to Level 1 technicians.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Work safely in accordance with all company safety policies including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Properly manage PPE by:
• Perform routine calibrations of inspection measuring and test equipment (IM&TE) using established procedures and calibration standards.
• Evaluate gauges for accuracy functionality wear and serviceability.
• Troubleshoot gauges that fail calibration and determine appropriate disposition including repair adjustment replacement or outsourcing for calibration.
• Retrieve clean inspect calibrate label and return gauges to production in accordance with calibration schedules.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and update the calibration management system.
• Review calibration due lists and coordinate calibration activities to ensure equipment remains in compliance.
• Assist in maintaining calibration standards reference equipment and gauge inventories.
• Verify calibration certificates received from outside calibration vendors for completeness and compliance.
• Assist with investigations involving gauge discrepancies calibration failures or nonconforming equipment.
• Maintain organized storage of gauges and calibration standards.
• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures customer requirements AS9100 standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing and improving calibration procedures and work instructions.
• Train and mentor Level 1 Gauge Lab Technicians on calibration techniques gauge handling and documentation requirements.
• Support internal and external quality audits by providing calibration records and documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Gauge Lab.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient computer skills including experience with calibration management software and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of dimensional metrology and calibration principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and tolerance requirements.
• Ability to use and calibrate common measuring equipment including micrometers calipers indicators height gauges thread gauges plug gauges ring gauges torque tools and other precision measuring instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Required Experience

• Two to four (24) years of experience in a calibration laboratory quality department manufacturing environment or related field.
• Experience performing calibration of inspection measuring and test equipment (IM&TE).
• Experience maintaining calibration records and working within a quality management system preferred.
• Experience in an AS9100 ISO 9001 aerospace or precision manufacturing environment preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training in metrology calibration quality assurance or a related discipline preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered.