Metrology Technician I

Located in White City, OR

Salary: 24/hr DOE

Job Summary:  

This position will apply measurement science, mathematics, and physics to provide our client and its customers with reference equipment needed for calibration of products.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Follow all safety rules and regulations, all work must be done thinking “Safety First”.
• Execution of calibration and test procedures.
• Receive, handle, and distribute test equipment for LWS offices and customers.
• Manage chain of custody for calibration instruments and their related documentation.
• Communicate and negotiate with vendors regarding desired calibration and repair services.
• Communicate and negotiate with customers regarding approved calibration and repair services.
• Amendment of calibration certificates.
• Calibrate basic reference equipment.
• Setup calibration benches and ESD safety equipment.
• Management of internal server file structures in compliance with internal and external guidelines.
• Perform measurement uncertainty analysis for primary/working standards and process instrumentation.
• Perform periodic maintenance on test equipment including cleaning and minor adjustments. 
• Train staff in the appropriate use of calibration equipment.
• Work efficiently and effectively from home if approved by management.
• Ability to work with and as a Team.
• Get along with others, not create an offensive or hostile work environment.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and 41+ pounds as a two-person lift.

Travel:

• Travel may be required on rare occasion to other offices.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent diagnostic skills for identifying problems in electro-mechanical systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, managers, and personnel from various departments within the organization.
• Moderate level of proficiency with personal computers. 
• Excellent attention to details and accuracy.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. 

Education and Experience:

2 year degree in STEM-related field and/or 3 years experience calibrating/servicing instruments.  

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