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Calibration Technician (1st Shift)

Calibration Technician (1st Shift)

KurtMinneapolis, MN, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At Kurt Machining our employee experience and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges set us apart. We provide precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology. Since 1946 we have delivered innovative solutions to the world's most demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy.

Take a virtual tour of our Machining Division by clicking here!

The Calibration Technician is responsible for testing and calibrating controlling, indicating, and measuring instruments and devices to ensure optimal performance and compliance with specifications. This role involves the use of hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and specialized testing and calibration instruments and equipment.

Pay Range : The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $25.00 to $32.00 per hour. The exact pay rate may be determined on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Shift : 1st shift, 6 : 00 a.m. - 2 : 30 p.m.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits : Kurt Manufacturing is proud to offer a broad benefits package to include :

  • Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on Day 1
  • Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Essential Functions

  • Reads quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices.
  • Observes readings on meters and gauges, and other displays and performance of device or instrument to identify functional defects and determine calibration requirements.
  • Adjusts calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of device or instrument using hand tools and precision measuring and calibrating instruments and equipment.
  • Applies sealing compound on calibration mechanism to prevent readjustment of settings and loss of calibration.
  • Rejects malfunctioning devices and routes devices to specified department for rework or salvaging of parts.
  • Determine and build proper gage necessary to inspect blueprint characteristics.
  • Maintains gage calibration and tracking system.
  • May disassemble instrument or device to determine cause of defective operation and notify supervisory personnel of findings.
  • Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

    Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED
  • 1 year of related experience
  • Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering or a related field
  • 2 years of related experience
  • ASQ Certified Calibration Technician
  • Physical Demand Factors

    The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee's individual work responsibilities.

    Strength Level Rating : Light work. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

    A worker in this job will frequently (from 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time) :

  • Reach by extending hands and arms
  • Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
  • Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
  • Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
  • Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)
  • The worker will occasionally (up to 1 / 3 of the time) :

  • Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
  • Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
  • Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
  • Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
  • Identify and distinguish colors
  • 100% employee owned, Kurt Machining is a division of Kurt Manufacturing headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Employees thrive in our fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and advance while delivering industry-leading parts and products. Kurt employees have the opportunity to work with some of the newest manufacturing technology available including 5-axis and multi-tasking machining, automation integration, robotics, and 3D printing. At Kurt Machining we embrace early-involvement engineering, lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement practices.

    What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That's why we'll never settle for good enough. It's this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.

    Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at employment@kurt.com to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.

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