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0-5 years of experience
Maintained, repaired and calibrated various electronic test equipment, placing the laboratory at a minimal of 98% readiness and earning five consecutive awards for the top performing calibration lab on the east-coast.
- Involved in day-to-day operations that were crucial to maintaining engineering plants by calibrating torque, pressure, flow, dimensional devices and including gage repair.
- Communicated between 41 work centers, resulting in the successful scheduling of 94 off-station requirements of 5,489 line items, valued in the excess of 3.2 million dollars.
- Ensured quality assurance using established procedures resulting in zero mishaps over four years.
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated routine and emergency repairs and service, supporting the largest equipment density of all technicians located at this site, supporting over 1400 annual calibrations
- Maintained a zero percent overdue status on all calibrations for three years.
- Fostered positive relationships with all assigned expense centers, and provided technical support and guidance to department managers.
- Worked exclusively with a paperless calibration performance and tracking system.
6-10 years of experience
Have prepared for and gone through four Quality Assurance Inspections in a calibration shop and completed all successfully.
- Trained over 100 personnel to be Calibration Coordinators/Supervisors for their companies.
- Maintained Production Control for a shop that supports over 8,000 pieces of equipment and over 180 customer accounts with no losses and 100% accountability.
- Maintained customer equipment scheduled maintenance. Created and maintained work orders and customer accounts. Managed reports and websites to keep those accounts and schedules updated and available to customers.
- Calibration Technician for a range of equipment to include but not limited to Torque Wrenches, Calipers, Micrometers, Gauges, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generator, Dial Indicators, Multi Meters and much more.
- Provided Calibration services for a wide variety of support to include Motor pools, Nuclear Biological and Chemical shops, Aviation Units and Arms Rooms and Signal Companies.
- Maintained Test reports, memorandums, scheduled building and equipment preventative maintenance, and inventories
0-5 years of experience
Maintained 100% inventory of 521 general purpose electronics and test and measure and diagnostic equipment essential for work center production.
- In charge of orchestrating 151 on-site physical, dimensional and electronic repairs over the course of 2 years resulting in a savings of more than in civil service and outsourcing cost.
- Repaired, reworked, calibrated and maintained worth of electronic equipment.
- Consolidated a 14 day work conversion project into a 3 day evolution resulting in 0 impact to production. Praised for maintaining the best ship on the water front from a U.S. Naval Commander.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for scheduling work with several clients to meet their specific needs while always maintaining high levels of customer service
- Consistently exceeded expectations and providing reliable results to customers in a timely manner
- Perform all job functions and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner
- Ensured compliance of co-workers with all safety policies and procedures at all times
- Performed daily calibrations on laboratory equipment such as chart recorders, balances, scales, temperature and humidity devices
- Completed balance and pipette training for new hires and interns while on and off customer’s sites
6-10 years of experience
Performed the calibration and/or light repairs of a wide spectrum of electrical, electronic, RF/microwave, pH/conductivity, temperature, and physical/dimensional test equipment and standards in an ISO 17025 certified standards laboratory serving customers nationwide.
- Performed automated calibrations using FLUKE MET/CAL and Agilent VEE metrology software.
- Performed on-site calibration services and inter-laboratory assistance.
- Composed and edited countless Excel spreadsheets for collecting and computing calibration data utilizing manufacturers’ or customers’ specifications and calculated measurement uncertainties when applicable.
- Provided prompt and thorough technical guidance to junior technicians.
- Maintained close collaboration with Quality Assurance to ensure absolute policy compliance in testing and data collection.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety policies regarding personnel and equipment.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed corrective and preventative maintenance of all ships test equipment including reactor, engineering and aviation equipment.
- Completed maintenance on over 4,000 pieces of gear and reduced ships backlog of calibrated equipment from 350 to 9 while aboard.
- Served as a technician in a shipyard and civilian calibration facility.
- Meritoriously promoted to third class petty officer due to excellent technical knowledge and responsibilities
- Head of METCAL shipping program. Shipped over 127 standards and pieces of equipment.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for calibrating, maintaining and evaluating all new and service industrial Piston Cylinder Units (PCUs) and Mass sets for Pressurements and SI deadweight testers. Secondary responsibilities include calibration of RUSKA assemblies, repair and maintains of High Pressure Controllers and to assist in other departments as needed.
- Calibrated 2000+ industrial piston assemblies between June of 07 to present with an acceptance tolerance less than 15 ppm, RUSKA assemblies less than 5 ppm using NVLAP accredited deadweight tester gauge “cross float methodâ€.
- Used calibrated piston and mass set data to generate reports for deadweight testers output pressure with accuracy of 0.008%
- Troubleshoot, repaired and maintained High Pressure Controller to meet accepted tolerance of .02% of full scale pressure.
- Used in-house applications for reports, maintained and monitored causes of failure of PCUs, data results communicated to engineer and lapping team.
- Assisted in the building of deadweight testers “Pressurements product†resulting in on time delivery.
- Performed all calibrations to satisfy the requirements of ANSI/NCSL ISO 9001, ISO/IEC NIST Handbook 150, and
- Participated in three major lean conversion events for the piston assembly, weight machining and top plate assembly areas that reduced labor output and improved timely customer delivery turn around for the industrial product line.
- Major contributor and valued member of the health and safety team that achieved the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) status from OSHA in 2009.
6-10 years of experience
Performed the calibration and/or light repairs of a wide spectrum of electrical, electronic, RF/microwave, pH/conductivity, temperature, and physical/dimensional test equipment and standards in an ISO 17025 certified standards laboratory serving customers nationwide.
- Performed automated calibrations using FLUKE MET/CAL and Agilent VEE metrology software.
- Performed on-site calibration services and inter-laboratory assistance.
- Composed and edited countless Excel spreadsheets for collecting and computing calibration data utilizing manufacturers’ or customers’ specifications and calculated measurement uncertainties when applicable.
- Provided prompt and thorough technical guidance to junior technicians.
- Maintained close collaboration with Quality Assurance to ensure absolute policy compliance in testing and data collection.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety policies regarding personnel and equipment.
6-10 years of experience
Ensured timely equipment calibration for quality inspectors, floor production and shipping.
- Adjusted and performed repairs to defective standard calibrators through technical troubleshooting.
- Managed calibration certification database and audit and inspection verification information.
- Prepared qualitative and quantitative calibration reports and monthly due diligence test notifications.
- Initiated calls to vendors, manufacturers and calibration labs to research products, rentals and services.
6-10 years of experience
Assisted with the planning and scheduling of calibrations in support of move to another facility and performed subsequent validations.
- Maintained calibration records in a computer database in compliance with FDA’s QSR, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements.
- Determined the frequency of and performed operational checks, preventative maintenance checks and accuracy verifications of measurement and test equipment used in production and research and development.
- Trained other technicians/departments on metrology basics.
- Past Chair of Safety Committee – recognized for leadership in this role. Conducted safety inspections on machines and facilities to ensure safety of employees.
0-5 years of experience
Performed repair, calibration and certification of electronic Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) to ensure measured parameters were accurate and traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Areas of expertise: RF Communications, Telecom and Fiber Optics.
- Performed A2LA accredited calibrations, to include the building of uncertainty budgets for measurement uncertainty analysis and for support of the laboratories Scope of Accreditation.
- Created test procedures and data sheets.
- Provided assistance to other technicians.
- Effectively communicated with customers in relation to technical matters and SIMCO processes.
- Quality Assurance signatory for documentation and final inspection.
- Worked under ISO 9001 and/or ISO 17025 quality assurance programs.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for troubleshooting, repair and calibration of test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE), including precision measurement equipment laboratory (PMEL) standards and automatic test equipment.
- Selected to attend a three month Advanced Calibration course
- Hand selected to work in conjunction with a higher level calibration lab
- Responsible in the calibration and maintenance of over 700 standard lab assets
- Recognized as the top technician for calibrated and repaired assets several months
- Designated as a Section Supervisor to lead and train new Marines in the lab
0-5 years of experience
Calibrated, adjusted, and repaired a wide variety of tests, measurement, and diagnostic equipment including, but not limited to modulation/power/digital and analog meters. Digital and real time oscilloscopes, TDR cables testers, low, medium and RF signals generators, frequency counters, radio test sets, and modulation domain analyzers.
- Calibrated, adjusted and repaired a wide variety of biomedical and medical instruments including but not limited to patient analyzers, ECG analyzers, safety analyzers, blood pressure analyzers, data analyzers, temperature registers, patients simulators, defibrillator analyzers.
- Calibrated mechanical instruments such as torque wrenches, pneumatic pressure, vacuum and temperature gauges, densitometers and scales.
- Reviewed technician’s documented calibration data for accuracy of standards or substitutions, up to date procedures, and proper written documentation
- Trouble shot electronic instruments down to component level.
- Knowledgeable with GIDEP, DOD Midas, MFR calibration procedures. Used calibration software as Lab-Mate and Indi-Soft. .Worked under an ISO17025 system
6-10 years of experience
- Calibrated and maintained an inventory of over 7,000 measuring tools averaging less than two day cycle time.
- Submitted, monitored and recorded calibration data for measurement tools sent to outside vendors for calibration.
- Wrote over 200 Fluke MET/CAL automated and semi-automated calibration procedures to provide calibration data, ensure accuracy and procedure repeatability.
- Wrote over 50 SQL and Crystal Reports queries to report calibration status, costs, and calibration recall information.
0-5 years of experience
Performed calibrations in accordance with ISO-17025 both in lab and at customer’s locations.
- Calculate Test Uncertainty Ratios and created budgets
- Became familiar with the use of GIDEP, Manufacturer’s Procedures, as well as internally generated calibration procedures.
- Used Netsuite as well as various other forms of software for the writing up of equipment.
- Contacted customer’s for specific information regarding the calibration of their equipment as well as helped the company obtain new customers.
0-5 years of experience
Calibration Technician responsible for on-site company calibrations for the mechanical, electrical and bioscience environment.
- Participate in sales calls with sales personnel to obtain new business opportunities when required.
- Assigned as a permanent on-site calibration technician for a local Massachusetts company.
- Travel in and out of state to complete on-site calibrations.
- Current responsibilities include but are not limited to receiving, shipping and calibrating the customer’s equipment to meet the customer’s expectations and deadlines.
- Assigned responsibility for ensuring that all in-house standards are up to date.
- Trained and assisted new personnel on policies and procedures regarding quality for NIST, ISO-9000 and ASQC.
10+ years of experience
Responsible for planning and executing calibration activities. Kept Calibration Records, used an in-house program called Gagecal. Wrote and audited work instructions (QSI). Provided requested records during ISO, FDA and customer audits.
- Devised ways to eliminate waste of manufactured product during testing.
- Reviewed and streamlined calibration to eliminate unnecessary equipment calibrations.
- Instrumental in renumbering equipment to standardize between departments.
- Validated Gagecal program used to track and record calibration.
10+ years of experience
Responsible for biomedical equipment repair including: infusion pumps, syringe pumps, humidifiers.
- Responsible for performing technical evaluations of proposals for new equipment, to determine cost-effectiveness and suitability to assist with purchase decision making.
- Trained new hire technicians on repair techniques and procedures of Baxter infusion pumps.
- Performed calibration and repair on electronic & dimensional test equipment, including electrical safety analyzers, multimeters, thermometers, pressure meters, micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks.
- Developed calibration procedures for new equipment and acquired reference standards.
Calibration Technician Duties and Responsibilities
While a calibration technician’s day-to-day duties and responsibilities are determined by where they work, there are many core tasks associated with the role. Based on our analysis of job listings, these include:
Complete Calibrations Calibration technicians use various tools to calibrate electrical, mechanical, and electronic instruments and equipment. Their work ensures that recording, measuring, and indicating devices and equipment meet established standards and consistently produce accurate and reliable results.
Conduct Routine Testing Routine testing allows calibration technicians to determine if instruments and equipment are performing within established ranges. Calibration technicians analyze test data to make decisions about the need for calibration, repair, and maintenance.
Perform Maintenance Regular maintenance is sometimes required to ensure instruments and equipment meet performance and quality standards. Calibration technicians use systems and software to track, schedule, and perform maintenance tasks.
Repair Equipment Calibration technicians contribute to the repair of instruments, equipment and control systems. They may repair these items themselves or provide support to other individuals and departments throughout the repair process.
Prepare Documentation and Reports Calibration technicians document service through reports and other paperwork. They prepare calibration certificates, data reports, and written recommendations for department heads and upper management.
Calibration Technician Skills and Qualifications
Calibration technicians need strong measurement abilities and analysis skills to quickly and accurately calibrate, monitor, test, and repair equipment. Many employers prefer candidates with the following skills:
- Measurement skills – calibration technicians use the seven base units of the International System of Units (meter, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, candela, and mole); calculate and convert derived units (such as degree, ohm, joule, etc.), apply multipliers to convert values; and apply various types of measurement standards (such as primary, reference, intrinsic, etc.) depending on the situation
- Mathematical knowledge – an understanding of applied and technical mathematics, including probability; statistical inference; and concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, is required to calculate uncertainty in measurement
- Troubleshooting capability – calibration technicians need troubleshooting skills to determine the reasons why measurements and test results are not within the expected range
- Analytical ability – the ability to analyze raw data, extract key information, and draw logical conclusions about data is important since calibration technicians analyze test results, make recommendations, and apply innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Communication skills – calibration technicians communicate on a regular basis with colleagues and clients; they need excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information related to standards, protocols, equipment, and safety
Calibration Technician Education and Training
Calibration technicians typically need a diploma from a technical, military, or trade school or an associate’s degree in engineering, electronics, or another technical field for entry-level or mid-level positions. Some employers prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, or another technical field plus several years of job experience for a senior-level position. Calibration technicians do not need to be licensed or certified. However, job candidates can demonstrate their familiarity with calibration, inspection, measurement, and testing techniques by earning the ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT). This certification is available to technicians who have at least five years of work experience. Some of the work experience requirements are waived for calibration technicians who have earned a diploma or a degree from a technical school, trade school, military school, college, or university.
Calibration Technician Salary and Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), calibration technicians earn a median annual wage of $64,000. The highest paid technicians (in the top 10 percent) earn almost $94,000, while the lowest paid technicians (in the bottom 10 percent) earn less than $35,000. Many calibration technicians also receive paid vacation and insurance benefits in addition to regular compensation. Growth in this occupation is expected to be slower than growth in other technical occupations. Overall, the BLS projects a two percent decline in employment for calibration technicians from 2016 to 2026. Job candidates with a degree, work experience, and certification have the best prospects.
Helpful Resources
Want to learn more about working as a calibration technician? Here is a list of industry resources to help you master key skills and find more information about this career path:
American Society of Quality (ASQ) – this international organization provides individual members with
calibration technician career information, training, certification, and quality resources, including books, articles, and case studies.
International System of Units (SI): How the World Measures Almost Everything, and the People Who Made It Possible – written by Dr. Edmund Isakov. Ph.D, a metal worker and manufacturing sciences writer, this guide to the metric system describes units of the metric system and delves into the origin and use of SI units in the United States and other countries around the world.
Everything Electrical How To Use All The Functions On Your Multimeter – this comprehensive guide was written by Michael Cable for calibration technicians. It contains an overview of basic principles, definitions for common terminology, information on calibration techniques, diagrams, reference tables, and other learning tools.
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