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Howmet Aerospace · 2 days ago

CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN - Research Center

Whitehall, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. They are seeking a Calibration Technician to calibrate measurement instruments, maintain calibration records, and troubleshoot calibration-related issues in a team-based environment.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Calibrate measurement instruments on laboratory and manufacturing equipment throughout the Howmet campus, including dimensional, temperature, electrical, flow, mechanical and thermodynamic disciplines

Perform temperature uniformity surveys on furnaces

Assemble thermocouples

Maintain equipment used for calibration, including sourcing/purchasing

Maintain accurate and detailed records of calibrations, tests, inspections and prepare reports

Develop, improve and utilize calibration procedures

Troubleshoot and resolve calibration related issues on process control and laboratory instruments in collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams

Work in a team-based atmosphere toward improving the calibration, laboratory and manufacturing process

Gain knowledge of industry and customer requirements for calibration and heat treatment pyrometry

Qualification

CalibrationMetrologyMeasurement scienceElectrical schematicsIndustry standardsMS OfficeCommunication skillsProblem-solvingDetail-oriented

Required

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution

Minimum of 2 years working in a manufacturing environment

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Must be able to drive locally among the Howmet Whitehall campus

Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds

Travel to other Howmet facilities outside of Whitehall, MI, may be required

Technician will have rotational off-shift on-call responsibilities

Preferred

Associate degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) or two years of relevant experience in calibration, metrology, heat treatment or electronics repair

Ability to read and understand electrical schematics

Experience with industry standards, such as AMS2750, AS9100, ISO9000, AS13000, Nadcap

Apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate measurement and test equipment to ensure equipment meets the specification requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and auditors

Can define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Detail-oriented with excellent documentation skills

MS Office computer skills required