Local Union: 4-438W
Pay Rate: $46.53 USD Hourly
What this job involves: The Calibration Technician is responsible for the performance and coordination of calibration and preventive maintenance activities associated with process, lab and test instruments. They ensure that activities and practices are maintained and traceable to the Manufacturing Quality System utilized by BMS.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Perform calibrations and/or verifications of instruments and equipment
- Conduct preventive maintenance activities
- Troubleshoot, test, repair, and maintain electronic and pneumatic components
- Perform testing on electronic components
- Carry out modifications, improvements, and recommendations to existing systems
- Complete cGMP documentation associated with calibration and maintenance tasks
- Plan and coordinate external calibration services
Work Schedule: First Shift (Tuesday to Saturday)
The position is permanent and full-time. Work may take place in either the maintenance shop and/or in the plant, depending on job requirements. You may be required to work outside in both winter and summer conditions.
Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:
- 6 or more years of related technical experience (recent graduates considered based on course work and grades)
- 2-year technical degree in Metrology or related field, professional certification (ISA-CCST, ASQ-CCT) or military educational program (PMEL)
- Knowledge of process controls and electrical circuitry
- Working knowledge of paperless calibration management software (BlueCal or Maximo preferred)
- Ability to work from specifications, drawings, verbal instructions or sketches
- Knowledge of automation controllers (PLCs), Allen Bradley, Honeywell and Modicon
Required Skills and Experience:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Proficiency in the use of computer programs/systems
- Ability to adequately perform required job functions
- Physical capability to lift, bend and move in a safe and approved manner
- Operate required hand/power tools, test instrumentation and equipment
- Work in various environmental conditions (maintenance shop and/or plant)
- Ability to work outside in winter and summer
Note: This position involves working with chemical, radiological, or biological agents that may be hazardous to health if mishandled. Employees must follow all safety procedures and use personal protective clothing/equipment where specified.