Calibration Technician (Torque / Air Tools)

GPW Job Ref E113796:

Calibration Technician (Torque & Airtools) is required for a permanent role for an established global company in the Blackburn / Preston area. Salary up to £25,000 (DoE) + excellent benefits (see below). The Calibration Technician will be working 40 hours (Mon-Fri Days) + occasional O/T, applicants must have a full UK driving licence as they will be required to work in the field and stay away from home.

This is a fantastic opportunity with long-term security, excellent career prospects and training provided for a candidate wishing to develop a career in Calibration / Metrology. The client will also consider Ex-Forces, and candidates who have may have part completed a quality / calibration apprenticeship, or recently completed an electrical / mechanical apprenticeship and or have recently passed relevant engineering qualifications. This position may also suit a candidate with an interest in Calibration / Metrology who has some experience of using air tools, torque and or dimensional measuring equipment.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £25,000 pa (DoE)
• 40 hours per week, 8am - 4:30pm + occasional O/T, particularly when working away from home
• 26 days hols + B/hols
• Company vehicle
• In-house and external training provided
• Excellent company pension & life assurance schemes.
• Salary sacrifice heath care scheme
• Company sick pay after qualifying period.
• Perkbox

The successful Calibration Technician day to day duties will include:

• Calibrate and test torque & air tools to traceable standards in lab and at Customers' sites within given timeframes.
• Identify solutions to customer problems and communicate them effectively, such solutions to include but not be limited to advice on calibration cycles, test points and equipment usage.
• Ensure that customer reports are completed professionally and clearly articulate the outcome and recommendations of any visit.
• Documenting and inputting data / results onto computer software and producing calibration certificates.
• Ensure that all stock, company equipment and tools are kept clean safe, secure and maintained to high level.
• To undertake and attend training courses necessary to develop and maintain competence to undertake the role.
• To observe and comply with all Company policies including but not limited to H&S, Car Policy, Expenses, Ethics Policy, IT User policy and all policies and appendices within the Contract of Employment.
• Flexibility to work approved overtime and work away from home with overnight stays as and when required.

To be suitable for this Calibration Technician role you must have the following experience / skills / characteristics:

• Experience of using and testing torque and air tools such as Torque Screw Driver, Torque Wrench, Torque Wrench Adjustable, Avdel / Cherrymax Bottle, Huck Puller / Swager, Nut Runner, Pin Gun, Pulse / Rivet Gun etc.
• To have a basic understanding of the calibration process and laboratory quality systems.
• 5 GCSE qualifications at grades A-C, or equivalent
• PC literate in MS Word and Excel.
• Hardworking, willingness to learn, pursue self-development and provide a quality service to customers.
• Good interpersonal communication skills (verbal & written).
• Able to work as part of a team or alone with the minimum of supervision.
• Full UK driving licence (essential, preferably clean)

The ideal Calibration Technician will have majority of the following experience / skills / characteristics:

• Recent experience of calibrating torque and or air tools to in-house, or traceable standards.
• Relevant mechanical / metrology engineering qualification such as HNC, NVQ / BTEC / C&G Level 3 etc.
• Time served or completed a relevant mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
• Mechanical maintenance / mechanical fitting experience.
• Experience of calibrating mechanical, physical or dimensional equipment.
• Knowledge of importing / exporting from Excel databases and report generation from databases and calibration software such as Indysoft (desirable) or MetCAL, InGAGE, ProCal, SureCal etc.
• Previous experience of working in the calibration, aerospace, automotive, engineering or manufacturing sectors

Key words: Calibration Technician, Calibration, Air Tools, Torque, Airtools, Pneumatic, Aircraft Fitter, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Fitting, Field Service, Mechanical, Physical, Dimensional, Repair, Maintenance, Torque Screw Driver, Torque Wrench, Torque Wrench Adjustable, Avdel Bottle, Cherrymax Bottle, Huck Puller / Swager, Nut Runner, Pin Gun, Pulse Gun, Inspection, AS 9100, QA, QC, Test and Verification, Test & Measurement, Quality, Aerospace, Automotive, Ex HM Forces, Travel, Full Time, Permanent, Blackburn, Salmesbury, Preston, Lancashire

The successful Calibration Technician (Torque & Air tools) will need to be methodical, numerate, organised, possess good communication skills, PC literate (Outlook, Word & Excel). and flexible as you will be required to work at other sites with overnight stays, work overtime and other duties not mentioned in this job description. You will have the relevant qualifications or experience, be trustworthy, punctual, conscientious, keen and have a practical approach to work.

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