Calibration Technician

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Calibration Technician
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Head of Engineering
Work Location: Decatur Illinois

Position Summary:

The Calibration Technician is responsible for the maintenance testing and repair of various instrumentation and equipment. They ensure that instruments gauges and testing devices are accurately calibrated to provide precise readings and measurements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install troubleshoot and calibrate instruments and control systems in diverse environments.
• Maintain calibration records and input calibration data using software like Calibration Manager.
• Utilize MS Excel Word and other maintenance management software (e.g. AMMS) for purchasing and completing validation documentation.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and change controls as needed for new or existing equipment.
• Coordinate equipment calibrations ensuring compliance with schedules.
• Perform calibrations promptly and thoroughly following manufacturers guidelines and company SOPs.
• Order necessary materials and make adjustments or repairs to instruments and control systems to achieve compliance before preventive maintenance and validation deadlines.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders ensuring timely information flow to prevent production delays.
• Maintain a clean organized work environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in mathematical abilities required for job tasks.
• Respond promptly and effectively to critical facility issues including environmental monitoring security and fire alarm parameters.
• Adhere to all OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Basic training in electrical and electronics from a trade school.
• Alternatively equivalent experience in working with instrumentation may be considered upon approval by Rising.

Job Prerequisites:

• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work a 40hour week.
• Willingness to work additional hours or overtime on short notice to meet deadlines.

Physical Demands Mental Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly involves sitting standing walking talking and hearing.
• Requires use of hands for handling tools and equipment.
• Specific vision abilities such as close vision for reading and computer use.

Mental Requirements:

• Ability to hear accurately amidst moderate office or plant noise.
• Proficiency in deductive reasoning and understanding complex issues.
• Capability to follow instructions work rules and company policies.
• Adherence to safety and security protocols.
• Capacity to manage deadlines and handle office stress effectively.
• Effective communication of ideas facts and technical information.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality as required.