Calibration Technician

 

As a Calibration Technician, you will report directly to the Site Lead and carry out planned and unplanned calibration activities in line with the calibration schedule prepared by the Lead Calibration Technician. The role will have a strong focus on process calibrations, while also supporting gauging calibrations as required. You will ensure that all Inspection, Measurement and Test Equipment (IMTE) is calibrated safely, on time, and in accordance with site quality requirements, with accurate completion of calibration records and timely escalation of any calibration issues. Safety is a line responsibility, and all personnel are responsible for ensuring that work is conducted safely within their direct or indirect supervision.

Responsibilities:

Operations & Maintenance

• Complete assigned calibration activities in accordance with the schedule prepared by the Lead Calibration Technician, escalating any risks to completion or equipment availability.
• Perform process calibrations including pressure transmitters, transducers, manometers, ovens, furnaces, temperature controllers, freezers, pH and conductivity equipment, cleanrooms, cleanlines, refractometers, ultrasonic baths, packaging equipment and other process instrumentation.
• Support gauging calibrations, including calipers, micrometers, pin, plug and thread gauges, drop gauges, overlay and TAPPI charts, CMM calibrations and air gauging systems.
• Execute planned and reactive calibration activities in a safe, timely and compliant manner, minimizing disruption to production.
• Promptly escalate calibration failures, technical issues and any risks to equipment availability.

Quality

• Ensure calibration work orders, as-found/as-left results and associated records are completed accurately and on time within the calibration system and in accordance with site standards.
• Follow approved procedures and Equipment Work Instructions (EWIs).
• Escalate out-of-tolerance or failed calibrations in accordance with site procedures.
• Support discrepancy investigations and ensure required actions are completed.
• Complete all required training and maintain audit-ready calibration documentation.

Governance & Relationship Management 

• Report directly to the Site Lead and work to the operational priorities established through the Lead Calibration Technician.
• Escalate schedule, quality, safety and technical issues as required.
• Maintain strong working relationships with onsite equipment owners and users to coordinate calibration activities and ensure equipment readiness and access.
• Collaborate with Quality, EHS, Engineering, Maintenance, Production and Metrology teams to support compliant calibration execution and troubleshooting.
• Provide clear and timely updates on calibration progress, equipment failures, delays and required actions.

Resource Management 

• Manage assigned daily calibration activities efficiently and complete work within agreed priorities and due dates.
• Support other Calibration Technicians and participate in cross-training to improve flexibility and coverage across process and gauging activities.
• Maintain and develop technical competence in process instrumentation, calibration standards, troubleshooting and site calibration procedures.

Support Functions

• Support the creation, review and continuous improvement of Equipment Work Instructions (EWIs), calibration procedures, Calibration Record Forms (CRFs) and Calibration Data Forms (CDFs), where required.
• Adhere to all site Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and the Life Without (LW) safety culture during all calibration activities.
• Identify and support opportunities to improve calibration methods, workflow, equipment reliability, efficiency and compliance.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.

Skills Required:

• Practical experience in calibration, metrology, instrumentation or a related technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation and calibration principles.
• Experience calibrating pressure, temperature, pH, conductivity and other process instrumentation.
• Experience with gauging equipment and dimensional measurement techniques is desirable.
• Ability to interpret technical procedures, Equipment Work Instructions (EWIs) and calibration documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate documentation and data integrity.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and escalate calibration failures and out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple calibration activities and priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with equipment owners and cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and compliance.
• Willingness to participate in cross-training and continued technical development.

Education / Licenses / Certifications:

• Minimum of Level 7 Qualification in Calibration/Engineering/Metrology or Process Instrumentation.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable

Benefits:

• VHI Healthcare Cover
• Life Assurance
• Pension Contribution
• Training And Educational Assistance
• Annual GP Check-Up
• Extra Annual Leave
• Healthcare Screening
• Recognition Rewards

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