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Role:

Technician

Location:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Technicians will perform routine calibrations of low to mid level instruments in the calibration laboratory and where necessary, at customer’s locations (on-site). The calibration disciplines cover the areas of mechanical and dimensional equipment, force, pressure, torque, mass, temperature, infrared thermometry, humidity, chemical, dimensional, accelerometry, noise, vibration, DC & low frequency, microwave and RF. Technicians will also perform equipment maintenance as necessary and participate in internal audits and proficiency testing. Collateral duties may be assigned as permanent part of position description depending on individual’s abilities.

Position Function Responsibility Is To:

  • Ensure customer satisfaction and timely turn-around on all equipment and service,
  • Perform calibration and repair of low to medium level test and measurement equipment. Provide field calibration and service on equipment,
  • Create “Before and After” data sheets accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision based upon instrument specifications and approved calibration procedures,
  • Have general knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z-540-1 requirements,
  • Complete all documentation associated with position accurately and efficiently while maintaining a 4 % or less Quality Documentation Inspection (QDI) discrepancy rate,
  • Maintain technical proficiency and effectiveness through various courses such as self-study, local college and internal training program,
  • Perform other laboratory support functions as required in an efficient and orderly manner
  • Complete predetermined tasks with minimal supervision

Skills/Abilities Required:

  • Basic knowledge of analog and digital circuit analysis
  • Experience in the use of hand tools
  • Working knowledge in the use of Winows based applications
  • Good communication skills

Educational / Experience Required:

  • High school graduate, and
  • Minimum of three years technical training or military experience
  • Minimum of three years work experience

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