Calibration Technician

The calibration technician is responsible for calibrating equipment, as well as maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting basic instrumentation both for the calibration laboratory and production lines.

The primary focus of the calibration technician is to ensure that all instrumentation, gauges, and testing devices/equipment are calibrated correctly, on-time, and maintain NIST traceability.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

1. Must be capable of developing calibration testing procedures, in cooperation with the requesting engineer, for each piece of equipment based on technical specifications and end use.
2. Measurement errors must be quickly identified and corrected.
3. Instruments that require inspection and repair may be of an acoustical, chemical, electrical, fluid, mechanical, optical or thermodynamic nature.
4. Compile, measure and record data (as-found & as-left) from each instrument, and maintain the associated calibration database.
5. Additional tasks may include training subordinates, ordering replacement parts for faulty equipment, and researching advances in calibration techniques.
6. This position emphasizes healthy customer relationships, positive team-work attitudes, and full cooperation with auditors

Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Travel specifictity
Minimal.

Additional description
Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

the company its stellar standing in the aviation industry.
Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US is an equal opportunity employer. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or hereditary cellular or blood trait, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam area veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)

*Relocation is not provided for this position.

*Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications:

Education -
Required - Calibration, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Quality, or Systems Engineering; Associate of Applied Science, Engineering Technologies degree, 2-year vocational or equivalent education/experience
Preferred - Calibration Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science or Calibration Technician Certification Program

Experience -
Required - 2 to 3 years in industrial calibration experience
Preferred - 5+ years in industrial calibration experience.

Special Knowledge/Skills -
Required
• Proficient with Windows based PC and Microsoft Office Suite
• Read, interpret and understand specifications and schematics
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Self-driven, organized, critical thinker, and high attention to detail
• Ability to communicate well verbally and through written reports/procedures
• Understanding of NIST traceability

Preferred
• Understanding of pneumatics (pressure, flow), electrical (DC and AC), and forces
• Oxygen safety training
• Aptitude for math, technical writing, and advanced knowledge of computers (i.e. serial communications, setting up drivers and applications)

Annual salary
$65,000 - $85,000 depending on experience

Job location

Job location
North America, United States, New York

City (-ies)
Lancaster

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved
College/ Vocational/Trade School

Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)