Instrument Technician jobs in Anaheim, CA

Position Overview

At Precision Instrument Correction the Calibration Technician will apply knowledge of measurement science and test or calibrate equipment in the Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, Mass Force and Weighing Devices, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy. The Calibration Technician will identify and utilize appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures.

This position will often receive little instruction on work (after the training period), you will be expected to be able to work and calibrate items with little to no supervision by applying experience, job skills, company policies, and procedures to complete a wide range of calibrations and difficult tasks, and working on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine adjustments and or recommendations. The Calibration Technician will be expected to perform regular laboratory housekeeping.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (M&TE) in one or more of the following disciplines – Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, Mass Force and Weighing Devices, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency, to ensure compliance with published specifications
• Maintain primary and/or intrinsic calibration standards
• Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs of precision equipment
• Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.
• Identify M&TE out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, correction factors, etc.
• Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable
• Prepare calibration data for the certificate of calibration
• Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurements tasks for which they are not principally used
• Interact with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, and customers
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to perform general math and algebraic functions
• Must possess good written and oral, communication skills
• Technical writing ability
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot repair, align and optimize precision equipment
• Intermediate computer skills
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Minimum two years of calibration experience some of which can be offset with formal metrology training (PMEL – TMDE, ASQ – CCT)
• Knowledge of Quality Management System (ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540)
• Must have great interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong attention to details
• Must be a self-motivator, work as a team player, and follow written procedures

Desired Qualifications

· Experience performing calibrations in the field on temperature instrumentation, ovens or furnaces, pressure instrumentation, mechanical hand tools, scales, and balances.

· Familiarity with AMS2750 Specification

· Proficient in Fluke MetCal automated procedure writing

· General understanding of statistics and the calculation of measurement uncertainty

· Degree in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift to ≈ 50 pounds without assistance
• Occasional standing and bending are required

Working Environment

• Works primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment at Precision Instrument Correction and/or customer sites
• Travel is required around southern California.
• Must be willing to travel locally up to 75% of the time (company vehicle provided)
• Full - Time, 8 hour shift Monday through Friday

What we offer

Excellent benefits include:

· Medical Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· 401(k) with company matching

· Vacation, sick and paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

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

Ability to Relocate:

• Brea, CA 92821: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person