Position Overview
The work of a calibration technician is highly well, technical. It involves knowing all there is to know about ensuring that assigned equipment is properly set and is operational.
As a calibration technician, you will be performing a wide variety of tasks, including performing preventative maintenance on test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
Since this is the work that you will need to do, it is important that you possess the right type of knowledge of the work.
Requirements
To work as a calibration technician, you have to possess a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. Even though you don’t need a formal degree to work at this position, it is important for you to be able to understand and work with diagrams and blueprints.
Apart from working with these, one has to perform a lot of analytic work, to decipher problems associated with equipment and instruments. In addition to this, it is important for calibration technicians to be able to analyze and convert test data, using a wide variety of mathematical formulas.
Working as a calibration technician is not easy – you have to get to the root of the problem when you are in a “troubleshooting” mode. To see some of the work that you will be expected to do when you are working as a calibration technician, have a look at the following list:
Calibration Technician Duties & Responsibilities
• Test and calibrate electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical instruments and equipment.
• Set standards and special purpose lab equipment, aimed at testing and evaluating equipment.
• Disassemble instruments to determine problems, and perform core troubleshooting activities.
• Measure all parts for conformity with established specifications, by using a wide variety of tools such as micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments.
• Align and repair component parts and circuits, and reassemble and calibrate instruments and equipment.
• Handle measurement errors, by quickly identifying and correcting them.
• Inspect systems to ensure that all parts are properly working and that any calibration issues are handled in a profound manner.
• Train subordinates in handling calibration and testing work, as part of their induction process.
• Order replacement parts, ensuring that a strong relationship is maintained with vendors and suppliers, aiming for on-time deliveries.
• Create and maintain the inventory of parts and tools, communicating low stock situations to the supervisor.
• Develop special teams to determine problems associated with complex equipment, and provide leadership in fixing errors.
• Create reports of calibration work performed, and ensure that it is submitted in a timely manner.