Sr Tech - New, Used, and Refurbished Test Equpment and Calibration Services

JOB SUMMARY

POSITION:            = ;    Sr. Technician (CL)
REPORTS TO:     &n= bsp;     Lab Manager or GM
REVISION DATE:     2008 April 1^st

DUTIES & Responsibility Summary:

Calibration Techni= cian- Craftsman level / Asst. Lab Manager

The primary functions and responsibilities of the Sr. Calib= ration Technician (Journeyman Level) are as follows:

· Calibrate, repair, and maintain testing equipment used in a wide variety of industrial and military applications. T= his equipment includes AC/DC, RF Microwave, Impedance, Light wave, and physical dimensional.

· Uses theories of operation, block diagrams, schematics, pictorial drawings, logic trees, and software diagnostics.

· Analyzes complex and usual maintenance probl= ems.

· Traces circuits and isolated malfunctions in= the testing equipment.

· Performs preventative maintenance, cleanline= ss and safety requirements.

· Performs equipment maintenance using hand to= ols, special tools, high reliability soldering techniques and technical data.

· Overhauls and modifies assemblies and subassemblies.

· Ensures equipment operational accuracy by performing laboratory and on-site calibrations.

· Uses laboratory working standards, reference standards to certify equipment accuracy and can align/adjust testing equipm= ent to listed technical specifications.

· Certifies equipment accuracy to technical da= ta specifications.

· Prepares and uses calibration correction cha= rts. Records data from equipment and testing ensuring the proper data is recorde= d in the lab database.

· Manages databases for automated record manag= ement system. Records testing data and properly attaches data to equipment certifications or other documentation.

· Evaluates and develops calibration and maintenance procedures, technical data verification, and operational test a= nd evaluation of new equipment.

· Records testing data and properly attaches d= ata to equipment certifications or other documentation.

· Helps to evaluate and develop calib= ration and maintenance procedures, technical data verification, and operational te= st and evaluation of new equipment.

· Resolves logistical issues with the handling= and shipment of equipment.

· Evaluates procedures for storing, inventoryi= ng, and inspecting property.

· Resolves calibration process/production problems.

· Maintains equipment, tools, parts, and suppl= ies.

· Analyzes and interprets trends. Recommends corrective actions. Provides technical and training assistance to lab manager.

· Assists in the planning of workload, budgeti= ng, support agreements, special reports, environmental concerns, and equipment traceability. = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp;

· Handles, labels, and dispose of hazardous material according to local/state/federal regulations.

· Follows safety work practices according to state/federal regulations.

· Follows Quality System Manual and ISO guidel= ines outlined in documentation.

Qualifications:

<= ![if !supportLists]>· Edu= cation; Requires completion of AA college degree program in Electronics and/or Metrology at or military classroom training equivalent. A Bachelor’s Degree or work = thereof in a related Technical or Business discipline is a preferred. Structured courses in Program Mana= gement are also preferred, for leading customer-facing initiatives and internal expansion initiatives.

· Exp= erience; Seven or more years of technical experience, with at least five of those ye= ars in a lab environment. Show pr= ogressive growth of responsibility, technical, and business results.

<= ![if !supportLists]>· Strong understanding and working knowledge of general purpose test equipment.

· Cer= tification; Operation in an ISO-17025 is prefe= rred.

· Com= munication & Customer Interfacing Experience;= Requires good English Language communication skills (other languages= may be a plus), and the demonstrated ability to interface and present well to o= ur customers.

· Oth= er; Candidate must be a strong self-starter, drive themselves to achieve the go= als of the job, display and use good judgment and good interpersonal skills at = all times.

· The above qualifications are not to be interpreted as a complete and detailed description of all requirements of t= he position. Other responsibilit= ies may be assigned at the discretion of NSCA/Tra-Cal Management.

Miscellaneous:

Hours:

<= ![if !supportLists]>· 40+ hours per week, nominally 8:00 – 5= :30, with flexibility to meet customer needs.

<= ![if !supportLists]>· Additional hours for travel, and to successf= ully accomplish the goals of the job.

<= ![if !supportLists]>· Available for discussion & resolution of critical issues during evenings and weekends.

Travel:

<= ![if !supportLists]>· Light to Moderate. Travel destinations are expected t= o be primarily “Drive Locations”, but may include air travel.

<= ![if !supportLists]>· Customer visits will require repeat visits to customer location, and necessary site visits.