Gage Technician

$2000 RETENTION BONUS

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Gage Technician The Gage Technician is responsible for maintaining the gage inventory and database and accounts for all equipment requiring calibration. This position also updates and manages equipment status and ensures calibration requirements are in compliance. In this position, you will be working closely with our Quality and Engineering Departments. Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Set a variety of gages, indicators, and special test equipment using calipers, micrometers, and hand tools
• Set up and adjust gages using blueprint specifications with master parts, gage blocks, and setting discs and rings per specification requirements. This includes periodic verifications of gage set-up
• Ability to stack gage blocks
• Recommend new gage settings for standardization of the process of gage set-ups, minimize gage set-up issues, and wait time for gages to the manufacturing area
• Train, guide, and support co-workers in the gage room
• Utilize the Calibration software system to assign various gages to track gage location in the various departments

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Work with Quality and Engineering in the design of new or modified gaging when required
• Ability to help the manufacturing area in troubleshooting and resolving gage issues
• Maintain and support SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) metrics in all areas assigned
• Ensure strict adherence to and implementation of Company Safety and Work rules
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Qualifications include general or application knowledge of quality assurance systems and blueprint interpretation
• Works well with others to solve daily gaging problems and develop improvement ideas
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent or qualified experience
• The equivalent of 1-2 years of inspection or Gaging experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced skills in reading and interpreting blueprints and work instructions in English required
• Moderate physical demand required to lift gages
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (i.e., decimals, fractions, addition and subtraction)

Work Environment:

• Standing the majority of a 8-hour shift
• Moderate physical activity, such as walking and lifting, is required on a daily basis
• Safety gear, such as approved safety glasses, is required at all times
• The ability to lift up to 25 lbs on a regular basis
• Clean climate-controlled manufacturing environment

Benefits – start on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match plus employer contribution
• Company-paid Short-term Disability
• Company-paid Long-term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance

Benefits – Additional:

• Paid Time Off available after 60 days of employment
• 401K with employer match after 6 months of employment
• Quarterly bonus program

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts Monday – Friday
• 2nd shift 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Paid for a straight 8-hour shift with 2 paid breaks

Employment Criteria:

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person, which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Due to the requirements of the Customer, No Visa sponsorship is available We are a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or age.

Monday - Friday 2 PM - 10 PM