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Calibration Technician (Precision Machining)

2nd Shift - 20% shift premium

Including an excellent benefits package – please see below...

About Us:
Southern Manufacturing Technologies (SMT) specializes in custom precision machined components and assemblies. With over 40 years in business, our ability to machine parts to ultra-tight tolerances sets us apart in the industry.

You can find our parts in missile systems, the Mars Rovers, on commercial and military aircraft, in mission-critical systems, and in medical devices – we even make parts for combat robots on the Discovery Channel® series BattleBots®.

To learn more about us and what we do, please check out our YouTube videos below:
Overview: https://youtu.be/V1qJRtqiFxs
Video Tour 2020: https://youtu.be/vkKXCim--sI

About the Position:
We are currently seeking a Calibration Technician to perform the duties necessary to ensure that all measuring and testing instruments are calibrated accurately and maintained in proper working condition. Your role will be critical in maintaining the precision and reliability of our manufacturing processes.

Benefits:

• 7 Paid Holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Apprenticeship Programs
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform calibration on a variety of measuring instruments and equipment according to established procedures and standards.
• Document calibration results and maintain detailed records of all calibration activities.
• Manage and maintain the calibration recall system to ensure timely recalibration of instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair instruments that do not meet calibration standards.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to send certain gages for calibration.
• Coordinate vendor visits for on-site calibration of certain equipment.
• Collaborate with quality assurance team to resolve calibration issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an organized and clean calibration and gage storage areas.
• Assist in the development and improvement of calibration procedures and protocols.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Provide training and guidance to junior technicians and other team members.

Other Duties:

• Provide support to the Quality department. This could include performing product inspection activities, using measuring devices, such as calipers, micrometers, Micro-Hite®, optical comparators, CMMs, etc., visual inspection, gage setting and prekitting, or other duties as assigned.
• Provide on-the-job training to others.
• Participate in department housekeeping activities

Ideal Candidate:
Required Proficiencies:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience in gage calibration in a precision machine shop
• Proficient in the calibration and repair of measuring devices, such as calipers, micrometers, Micro-Hite®, thread plugs, thread rings, indicators, etc.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure quality and delivery requirements are met
• Ability to understand & follow written & verbal instructions
• Strong communication skills both verbal & written
• Organized, detail oriented, and have good documentation skills
• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

Desired Proficiencies:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Ability to dimensionally inspect complex precision machined components
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T
• Experience leading/performing internal audits to ISO 9001 and AS9100

SMT specializes in precision machined components and assemblies primarily for the aircraft, aerospace, and defense industries.
We have 21 CNC machines, including 6 horizontal mills (3 of which are on a 23 pallet FMS and 1 has its own 6 pallet system), 1 high speed, 4-axis, vertical mill, 4 vertical mills with capability up to fifth axis positioning, and 8 lathes (some with live tooling). Our 2 most advanced CNC lathes are twin spindle, have twin Y axis turrets with live tooling, and are in a cell with a Fanuc robot.
Some of our niche capabilities include:
-Complex internal and external deburring and finishing under 10-40x magnification
-Process to create precision .0005" tolerance bores with less than 16 microfinish, and 11 sigma capability
-Precision surface treatment applications that eliminate the need for masking when parts require a combination of anodize and chemfilm, which results in clear and consistent edges every time.