Calibration Specialist III - The Fountain Group

The Fountain Group is currently seeking an Calibration Technician  for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Worcester, MA. Details for the position are as follows: 

Job Title: Calibration Technician 

Location: Worcester, MA 
Duration:  6-month contract (high potential to convert to Perm) 

Payrate: $38/hr W2 

7am to 3:30pm Shift (Mon-Fri) 

Job Description:  

Primary duties: 

• Accurately and contemporaneously records data into Maximo the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). 

• Follows instructions in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

• Perform calibration as assigned on daily/weekly basis. 

• Performs calibration on analytical scales, balances. 

• Performs calibration on pressure related equipment (gauges, switches, transmitters, transducers, etc.) 

• Performs calibration on temperature related equipment (cold rooms, environmental areas, RTDs, thermocouples, probes, freezers, etc.) 

• Ability to lift 50 lb. (20 kg) of weight to perform calibration on scales, SUMs, tanks. Repeat the process to meet the full range. 

• Provides support to Metrology team by offering an additional set of hands and relay status of indicators, switches, valves, or other items. 

• Assists the “Rapid Response” team to assess, triage, and repair unplanned Metrology activities. 

• Properly gowns when entering cleanroom environments. 

• Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required. 

What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have? 

a. Process equipment calibration 

b. Temperature (Thermodynamics) 

c. Mass/Scales Balances 

d. Pressure 

e. Conductivity/pH (Good to have) 

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification? 

Technical ability demonstrated by previous work experience or from a technical/vocational school, experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (e.g. Maximo), Work in a current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) environment. 

What is the environment that this person will be working in (i.e. group setting vs individual role)? 

Person will work closely with other members of Metrology as a team but may work independently after training and for certain tasks. 

Is any testing required for this role? 

Applicant will be provided required training for any actions they would perform. 

Does this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis or is it an on-site role? 

On-site role. No ability to work remotely. 

Other notable details about the environment from the hiring manager about this role: 

This person would be working in manufacturing areas at time which would require individual to don proper clean-room attire (e.g. scrubs, lab coveralls, hairnet, boot covers, beard cover, etc) as well as mechanical areas of the building which can be noisy or dirty. 

What positions/background experience do you feel are successful in this role Ideally? 

Someone working in calibration/metrology trade school/college which a technical ability or someone who has worked at a technician on equipment. 

If you are interested in hearing more about the position please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813 444 5839. 

Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.