calibration technician
EDA Staffing
Ashland, MA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$80,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
American Society for Quality (ASQ), Calibration, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Crystal Reports, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronic Engineering, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Internal Audit, Java IDE (Integrated Development Environments), Metrology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Records Management, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Status Reports, Team Player, Technical Support, Test Equipment, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Ashland, MA
POSTED
1 day ago
Lead Mechanical Calibration Technician
Are you a hands-on calibration professional who loves precision and process improvement? We’re looking for a Mechanical Calibration Lead Technician to oversee all mechanical calibration activities, both in-lab and on-site, ensuring our equipment meets the highest regulatory and customer standards.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform and coordinate mechanical calibrations using tools like calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and CMMs.
- Write and maintain calibration procedures using Fluke Editor and manage calibration records in Fluke MET/CAL, MET/TEAM, and internal systems.
- Handle internal and external calibrations, including vendor management and ensuring timely, accurate results.
- Generate monthly reports on calibration status, overdue instruments, and performance metrics using Crystal Reports and Excel.
- Support customers, engineering teams, and auditors with calibration data, procedures, and compliance documentation.
- Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Create and manage purchase orders in JDE (or similar ERP) for calibration tools and services.
What We’re Looking For:
- 3–5 years of mechanical calibration or metrology experience. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Metrology, Electronics, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical measurement methods and hands-on experience with test equipment (calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, gauges, CMMs, and more).
- Proficient with Fluke MET/CAL, MET/TEAM, Fluke Editor, MS Excel, Word, and Crystal Reports.
- Experience with ERP systems such as JDE for purchase orders.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Detail-oriented and committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Certifications:
- ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
- ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Training
- OSHA 10/30 Certification
If you enjoy precision, process ownership, and working with a team that values quality and accuracy, we’d love to hear from you!
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