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Job DescriptionAbout the role:
The Senior Metrology Technician performs maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, calibration and repair on a variety of circuits, components, analytical equipment and instruments for laboratory and manufacturing equipment. You will prepare technical reports, perform trending on equipment and processes, and determines acceptability of product and processes based on data analysis and specifications. You will report to the Instrumentation and Control Supervisor in Social Circle, GA.
How you will contribute:
Follow sequence of testing from calibration procedures for instruments and equipment and ensures all tasks are performed in compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
Set up standards and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment.
Help develop test and calibration methods for measurement devices.
Apply formulas to address problems in measurements and calibrations.
Assist engineers in evaluation plans and procedures, to maintain accuracy of measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment.
Ensure all tasks are performed in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Send and receive calibration equipment through the Warehouse.
Monitor work order status for equipment that is sent off-site for calibration and repair.
Serve as a technical resource and calibration training provider.
Will manage vendor calibration program.
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives and calibration optimizations.
Review calibration W.O.s, identify and support investigation of Out of Tolerance instrumentation.
Key Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Calibration of field instruments: pressure, temperature, flow, humidity, pH, conductivity, weighing (load cells & scales), gas analysis
. Mathematics typically associated with Metrology and calibration functions.
Familiarization of calibrations associated with lab instruments: pipettes, balances
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Typically requires high school diploma or GED. 4+years ofexperience.
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with Warehouse responsibilities for shipping and receiving.
Important Considerations
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to create quality products and we aim to create a safe environment for our team members. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product or putting anyone at the site in harm's way. You may:
- Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
- Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
- Work in a cold, wet environment.
- Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours
- Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
More About Us
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company to inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278
U.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$26.92 - $42.31
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
LocationsUSA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Time TypeFull time