Calibration Technician

Calibration Technician

Location: Brighton - on-site

Duration: 3-6 months

Rate: £25 per hour Umbrella

IR35: Inside

Clearance: Candidates will need to undergo basic security checks if successful

Overview

A defence & security engineering organisation in Brighton is looking for a Calibration Technician to support the day-to-day running of the calibration function-ensuring gauges and equipment are calibrated, controlled, and available to support production and development.

Responsibilities

Support and maintain calibration activities in line with company procedures and quality standards Publish weekly calibration recall lists and process scheduled and overdue equipment Gather, inspect and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment Obtain quotations, raise purchase orders and coordinate external calibration services where required Arrange visits for calibration of in-house equipment Issue gauges to production work orders within the required KPI timeframe Raise Defect Equipment Notices for equipment that does not meet specification Maintain the Gauge Tool Management database, including recording new equipment and managing gauge storage through the Supply Point System

Skillset/experience required:

Significant experience in a calibration or inspection environment (calibration experience essential) Experience using precision measuring equipment Strong understanding of mechanical inspection and calibration techniques Mechanical manufacturing background Ability to interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerances (GD&T) Knowledge of ISO 9001 (ideally AS9100 Rev D) PC literate (Word, Excel, databases) Organised, methodical, strong communication and teamwork Advantageous: Universal Linear Measurement (ULM) / high precision measurement of thread/plug/ring gauges (training available) Mechanical engineering apprenticeship (or equivalent)