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Calibration Quality Technician

Requisition ID:  118343
Business Unit:  Airframe Systems Kentucky (3015)
Location: 

Danville, KY, United States, 40422

Meggitt is a global engineering group specializing in extreme environment products and smart sub-systems for aerospace, defense and energy markets. We employ over 12,000 people across manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, North America, with regional bases in India and the Middle East..

Job Designation

The Calibration Quality Technician provides technical support to the quality engineering and calibration functions.  Conducts examinations and quality control inspections on products, materials, components and parts at various stages of the production process, to ensure compliance with established quality and reliability standards.  Also perform a variety of calibrations and tuning various equipment, implementing and maintain procedures for calibration, managing instrumentation, keeping good records, and supporting all quality objectives.
 

Job Core Responsibilities

  • Conducts examinations and quality control inspections on products, materials, and components on all types of standard and special products, to insure alignment with product requirements and quality standards.
  • Provides detail analysis, troubleshooting and evaluation of components, assemblies and systems.
  • Maintains documentation records and data on tests performed.
  • Recommends quality control solutions to complex problems and implements corrective actions. 
  • Sets up or builds special test panels to facilitate testing and /or evaluation as needed.
  • Perform internal audits based on established criteria and records the results.
  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
  • Calibrate, tune, troubleshoot, document and write procedures for a variety of calibration tasks that include ovens, pre-form CNC equipment, induction furnaces, test stands and various instruments.
  • Knowledgeable in electricity and circuitry for safe working.
  • Support all Meggitt Production System objectives and utilize lean tools for continual improvement of the site.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment to ensure the safety and general welfare of all employees.

Job Specifications

Education: A high school diploma is required.
Certifications: Vocational Training and/or apprenticeships in Quality Control Inspections or equivalent experience in related field.  ASQ CQI and/or CQT certifications and ISO-9000 familiarity are a plus.  

Years’ Experience: 2-4 years of relevant experience is required.
Skills:  

  • Skilled at performing examinations and quality control inspections on products, materials, components and parts on all types of standard and special products.
  • Ability to independently resolve standard assignments.   
  • Experience with blueprints, drawings and parts lists.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Interpret blueprints and have a working knowledge of GD&T.
  • Solid knowledge and experience in testing equipment such as scopes, oscillators, digital multi meters, frequency counters, power sources, distortion analyzers.
  • Able to troubleshoot test equipment circuits and systems, analog and digital.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, manuals and test procedures.
  • Capable of recognizing and solving typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects solutions from established options.
  • Effective oral and written communication.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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