The primary focus of this position is ownership and execution of the plant’s gage calibration program. The technician ensures that inspection, measuring, and test equipment is carefully selected, calibrated, identified, documented, traceable, and available for production use.
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SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the primary technical resource for the plant’s gage calibration program.
Maintain the equipment inventory, calibration schedule, and traceability records.
Perform advanced calibration, verification, and adjustment of inspection, and test equipment.
Ensure calibrations are completed accurately and by their established due dates.
Ensure the proper selection, calibration, handling, storage, and use of equipment.
Support manufacturing operations and product quality by completing product inspections.
Maintain compliance with ISO standards, and internal quality management systems.
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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Minimal travel required (less than 5%)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in quality, inspection, manufacturing, calibration, metrology, or operational quality.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree, technical certification, or advanced coursework in quality.
Previous responsibility for administering a formal gage calibration system.
Experience with CMMs, and other advanced dimensional-inspection equipment.
Knowledge of ISO 9001, or other quality-management-system requirements.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators, optical comparators, torque tools, force gages, and CMM equipment.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications.
Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (Gauge R&R), and statistical process control (SPC).
Advanced troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
Effective communication skills for training personnel and coordinating with suppliers, auditors, and production teams.
Ability to collaborate across Quality, Engineering, Production, and Maintenance departments.
Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Languages
Strong English verbal, written and presentation skills required.
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Work Environment and Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to maintain stationary positions; the employee must often position self, move, and transport up to 50 pounds unassisted. close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust, focus and the ability to differentiate colors. Constantly use hands and fingers to assemble, prepare, and inspect products. Constantly works around moving machinery.
Additional Job Details
Support & Production – S4
Organizational Impact Works to achieve operational targets within job area, with significant impact on achievement of results for the team Work consists of tasks that are typically not routine Works independently under limited supervision Frequently required to apply discretion within broad operational boundaries and procedures Communication & Influence Communicates with contacts typically within the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information on matters of significant importance to the team Explains practices, procedures, and policies in order to reach agreement Innovation & Complexity Responsible for making moderate changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of team Expected to independently propose solutions to problems for manager review Daily challenges are typically not complex, and may require analysis to understand and resolve Leadership & Talent Management Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within team May delegate tasks within a team or be responsible for review of work Knowledge & Experience Requires specialist knowledge of operational systems and practices typically obtained through extensive work experience or education Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience. May require vocational or technical education Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
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No Soliciting
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