At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. We look for people who are team players, collaborative and bring bold new ideas. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We are now hiring a Quality Calibration Technician.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our inspection equipment and instruments through various calibration and verification procedures. This position works with general guidance in a team environment and requires dexterity and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The use of machinery to include hand tools is required. This role is a full-time, on-site, day shift position.

• Performs diversified granite plate or bench inspections on a variety of standard and custom gages.
• Plan and execute calibration or verification activities through in-house procedures and subcontracted Calibration suppliers at specified intervals, or prior to use, against measurement standards traceable to international or national measurement standards; when no such standards exist, the basis used for calibration or verification shall be retained as documented information.
• Maintain the Gage Control database and associate data.
• Notify the Purchasing Department when a purchase order needs to be generated for subcontracted calibration services or gage procurement/replacement.
• Communicate with Planning personnel to coordinate the time necessary to perform calibration of equipment to ensure that work can be completed uninterrupted and on schedule.
• In coordination with Engineering, ensure compliance to customer-specified requirements and industry standards.
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light machine maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• Performing other tasks in the facility, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

ABOUT YOU:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of work experience in a manufacturing or metrology environment.
• Strong understanding of calibration principles, techniques, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Audit Process.
• Team-player who can handle working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Quality oriented with a hands-on, "do it right the first" time personality.
• Self-motivated individual that needs minimal supervision to be successful.
• Ability to read & follow verbal & written work instructions in the English language.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management and follow-up skills.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:

• Ability to complete tasks within a timely manner.
• Ability to work individually and handle multitasking.
• Ability to take instructions and communicate instructions as needed.
• Manual dexterity skills required.

BENEFITS:

• 401K
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance for professional growth