Calibration Technician

Calibration Technician

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

The Calibration Technician is a subject matter expert in various calibrations technician disciplines, multifunctional and / or inter-related precision measurement equipment, instruments, and instrumentation systems using electrical, electronic, physical, dimensional, and optical standard skill levels. This expertise will support, technical assessments, and recommended measurement solutions often unique in design or system configuration.

Compensation & Benefits :

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Calibration Technician : $75-90K

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Calibration Technician Responsibilities Include :

Apply metrology principles to calibrate precision measurement instruments, systems, and standards, including pulse generators, frequency counters, voltmeters, optical time-domain reflectometers, dimensional measurement devices, and electro optic test systems.

Set up and operate calibration equipment and standards under actual or simulated conditions; use physical dimensional reference standards to ensure traceability.

Establish appropriate measurement tolerances based on equipment specifications.

Systematically identify calibration issues, define root causes, and evaluate alternative corrective actions.

Calculate test uncertainty and test uncertainty ratio (TUR) to confirm suitability of calibration standards; document measurement uncertainty per national and international standards.

Use computer programming routines to configure and adjust equipment operating parameters.

Deliver work that meets quality standards and complete assignments within established timelines.

Troubleshoot and repair new systems during operational testing; refine procedures to address unforeseen defects.

Operate and maintain equipment safely, following established safety rules and regulations.

Draft and submit changes to detailed schematics, drawings, and maintenance procedures for approval and use by junior personnel.

Document software applications and modifications; submit all documentation to the Configuration / Data Management (C / DM) office.

Test and debug programs to detailed requirements; submit completed application software to the C / DM office.

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and / or hydraulic principles.

Exercise sound judgment and independence in selecting methods and techniques to resolve complex calibration challenges.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Key systems and equipment typically worked on include :

• Multimeters & calibrators
• Torque Wrenches & transducers
• Pressure Gauges, dead weight testers, vacuum gauges
• Oscilloscopes
• Thread gauges, pin sets, optical comparators

Core technical tasks :

These tasks are highly procedure-driven, documentation-heavy, and require meticulous attention to detail - a single incorrect calibration can deadline equipment or take weapons systems offline.

This position supports Department of Defense (DoD) production and maintenance operations and requires adherence to applicable government, industry, and corporate procedures.

Calibration Technician Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested :

Company Information :

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions (CNGS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNGS , visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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