Calibration Technician

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

The Role

Well established calibration service organization in N. Billerica, MA is seeking a Calibration Technician for a full-time position.  The candidate will be responsible for providing calibration services in the lab or in the field at the customers’ location, as needed.

 

Job Description

The candidate will work both independently and with other technicians on the team.  The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of hands-on calibration experience. Candidates with experience using mechanical and/or electronic measuring, inspection, and testing equipment will also be considered. Additionally, the Calibration Technician will be a self-starter, possess good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) as well as have computer competency.

Candidates must be willing to travel up to 50% to customer sites to calibrate a variety of inspection, measuring and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work with other technicians within the lab to provide calibration services, which can include measurement, temperature, torque, pressure, etc.
• Identify and utilize appropriate measurement techniques
• Maintain calibration standards
• Working knowledge and competency in mechanical and physical dimensional calibrations with instruments / tools such as: 
  • Hardness testers, optical comparators, surface plates, tensile testers
  • Torque drivers, torque wrenches, torque analyzers
  • Pressure gauges, temperature equipment, force equipment
  • Electronic test equipment
• Perform calibration work within a laboratory setting and/or at a customer on-site
• Fulfill duties safely under working conditions, in keeping with Company requirements and standards
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel requirement: 25-50% of work schedule

Education And Experience

• High School graduate / or equivalent required
• Associates degree from college or technical school preferred.; or at least one (2) years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 - 5+ years' experience in mechanical and/or electronic measuring, inspection, and testing equipment calibration.  Candidates with experience using mechanical an/or measuring, inspection, and testing equipment will also be considered.
• Commercial or Military experience acceptable
• Basic mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and statistics
• Familiarity with basic hand tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work 40 plus hours per week to meet customer demands including overtime work when needed
• Candidate shall be able to lift 60 pounds
• Candidate shall have a clean driving record, background check, and drug screen

Preferred

• Experience in PMEL, PME, TMDE, Metrology, Calibration, ASQ CCT, METCAL, GPETE, Electronics, GCAMS, or Avionics desired

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

ATS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

U.S. Persons” Only:  A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”).  Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position.  A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States.  This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.