Calibration Technician jobs in Watertown, SD

Careers that Change Lives

A Field Service Calibration Technician provides calibration and repair of test and measurement equipment in manufacturing and laboratory environments supporting customers located within our Fargo ND Service Coverage area (300 miles).

Join us as a values-oriented team member, who believes in accountability to the customer, team and yourself by promoting timeliness, professional integrity, and customer service. Enjoy helping someone everyday and hearing Thank You.

Day in the Life

In this role, you will perform job functions an industry leading mobile laboratory, manufacturing production areas, and laboratory environments. Based out of our Walcott, ND facility, typical responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Perform calibrations and measurements using appropriate reference standards. Equipment ranges from general purpose hand-tools to custom measurement fixtures. Disciplines comprise: Torque, Force, Pressure, Electronics, Temperature/ Humidity, and Dimensional Metrology
• Basic troubleshooting and operational checks of equipment
• Enter calibration results into calibration tracking / documentation software
• Work with the technical champion and scheduling team to plan / resolve scheduling conflicts as necessary
• Daily communication with customer contact to identify and understand customer requirements for calibrations you are assigned
• Daily communication updating technical team with customer calibration status, scheduling issues and improvement opportunities
• Notify the sales team of customer new tool sales opportunities
• Work at customer facilities and at our Walcott, ND facility to support the calibration needs of customers and company
• Requires regular travel to off-site locations with prescheduled overnight stays up to 50% of the time
• Safely transport/ drive mobile calibration laboratories to and from customer locations within state and local motor vehicle laws
• Complete driving logs and DOT paperwork as necessary
• Set up, tear down and routine maintenance of mobile laboratory as needed

Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are clear on your resume / application.

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) through training. No major driving violations
• Good customer and team communication skills
• Problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift 60 lbs

Nice to Have

• Experience as a calibration technician, machinist, service technician, quality assurance, engineering, or other technical trade
• Calibration experience or related use of measurement tools: Micrometers, Torque Wrenches, Fluke Meters, etc
• Mechanical knowledge, electrical knowledge or similar
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft products

About J&J Calibration Service Inc

Together, we can measure better. At J&J Calibration Service Inc, we are the mobile calibration leader providing innovation and efficiency to customer measurement and calibration programs for over twenty years.

As a core-values oriented company, our leadership team believes in their commitment to customers, vendors and you as a team member.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, electronic devices and communicate with peers, co-workers and customers.

Related trades : Machinist, Mechanic, Electronic Technician, Quality Technician, HVAC or related service technician, Military PMEL/TMDE/GPETE, Metrologist, Calibration Technician, Maintenance Technician, Quality Inspector

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sioux Falls, SD (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations