Calibration Technician
LOCATION: Hanover / Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 6708 | JOB GRADE: 12
| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Founded in 1937, R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pa., our dedicated team of over 700 employees supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse.
Whatever your career path – whether it’s product innovation through engineering, working directly with our customers, manufacturing quality products or supporting our business in some other way, Sheppard – a Bendix CVS Company – delivers. Visit us online at www.rhsheppard.com/careers
JOB DESCRIPTION:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of this position is to be responsible for the calibration, routine inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of instruments, meters, gauges, and other testing and measuring equipment. The goal of a Calibration Technician is to ensure the accuracy and precision of the measurements taken using this equipment. The Calibration Technician will support the Calibration Coordinator by performing the necessary calibrations, and measurement studies to ensure customer and Quality Assurance standards are being met and maintained.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Installation of new or repaired equipment or parts.
• Routine testing, calibration, and monitoring of equipment.
• Analysis and interpretation of testing result data.
• Troubleshooting when results fall out-with the expected ranges.
• Repair of equipment as necessary.
• Ordering of parts.
• Compilation of reports for facility management.
• Trains quality assurance personnel on the floor based on calibration, MSA (Measurement System Analysis), and 3rd party providers requirements and scope.
• Implements calibrations following established procedures and supports 3rd party providers as needed.
• Ensures detailed gage calibration plans are available in AS/400 or 3rd party software before performing calibrations.
• Follows standards for Calibration Technicians in proper calibration methodology.
• Experienced in multiple types of equipment (Supermic, Jo Blocks, masters, etc.) for the calibration of in-house gages.
• Assists with measurement system analysis studies and maintains database of results, corrective actions, and annual.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Action oriented: Demonstrates ability to take action and lead by example. Enthusiastically demonstrates sense of urgency.
• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results.
• Accountability: Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments. Sets high standards of performance.
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills. Ability to create an environment for open communication.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability, and trust. Follows processes and meets commitments.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities as it relates to workflow.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Knowledge of shop mathematics, i.e., decimals, fractions.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and geometric tolerancing.
• Experience using calibration master's and other equipment used in mechanical calibration.
• Understanding of basic quality concepts, philosophies, and tools as well as of quality standards such as ISO, IATF 16949 or other quality management systems and manufacturing processes and capabilities.
• Understanding of basic statistical process control.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks and work under minimal supervision.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Machining Processes experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles
WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise and hazards such as electrical shock or gases. Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions. Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.
What does Sheppard have to offer you?
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan with Company matching
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- On-site Health Clinic/Healthcare
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
- Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- Legal
- Identity Theft and Fraud Protection
R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
