Advanced Calibration Technician

Job Description

The Advanced Calibration Technician provides both in-house and field service for temperature, pressure, and other related process controllers. Local field or remote work is expected up to 70% of the time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The advanced calibration technician is responsible for performing field service, field and in-house calibrations, configurations, repairs and other related services for pressure and temperature process controllers.

Provide service to instrumentation, controls and field elements, including systems products and communications protocols connecting the instrumentation.
Understand procedures and utilize documentation to maintain compliance in the calibration field.
Perform field wiring of process controllers, heaters, instrumentation, and sensors.
Identify opportunities and create sales of equipment utilized in process control systems while at customer sites.
Become a specialist in one or more areas of process controls (calibrations, configurations, instrumentation, products)
Facilitate and record preventative maintenance for field service and calibrations equipment.
Willingness to assist Sure Controls associates.
Accountable to committed tasks.
Communicates openly with customers in an effective, positive manner.
Maintain a positive P&L statement.
Other duties as assigned.

Be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Competencies

Cognitive Skills:

Interpretation of Written Information
Working Memory – Ability to recall stored, visual images or verbal information.
Decision Making – Gathering facts, analysis and producing a final choice.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions and works well individually and in group problem solving situations.

Business Acumen:

Basic Financial Knowledge and Mathematical Abilities (Markup, Margin, Discounts)
Writing Skills (service reports, E-mail, etc.)

Leadership:

Foster Open Communications
Meet Customer Needs
Promote Teamwork
Think Creatively
Show Drive and Initiative
Excellent Time Management Skills
Emotional Intelligence

Functional Technical Skills

Required to have a proficiency with:
Thermocouples, RTD’s, and IR sensors
Heaters
Pressure transducers / load cells
Basic and advanced control systems and process controllers

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience and/or Training: 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components. Strong Communication skills (listening, questioning, speaking), Time Management skills. Experience working with customers and vendors. Ability to learn multiple product lines and customer industry equipment.

Licenses/Certificates: N/A

Technology/Equipment: Computing/Software Skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education Associates or BA/BS Degree

Experience and/or Training 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components. Strong Communication skills (listening, questioning, speaking), Time Management skills. Experience working with customers and vendors. Ability to learn multiple product lines and customer industry equipment.

Licenses/Certificates: N/A

Technology/Equipment: Computing/Software Skills including Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components. Strong Communication skills (listening, questioning, speaking), Time Management skills. Experience working with customers and vendors. Required to have a proficiency with: Thermocouples, RTD’s, and IR sensors, Heaters, Pressure transducers / load cells, Basic and advanced control systems and process controllers, Eurotherm iTools® software, and Chessell / DAQ products.

Physical and Mental Demands

Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Speak and hear communications.
Occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Occasional travel (local Midwest) is required.
May be required to work hours outside of the typical 7:30a.m. – 4:30 p.m. day., and on-call phone answer service on some weekends (3 – 4 per year).

Working Environment

The noise level in the work environment is from moderate to loud. Occasional remote work may be an option for this position. Occasional travel is required. May be required to work hours outside of the typical 7:30-4:30 day. Shared on-call phone answer service duty for weekends.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, email your resume to [email protected]

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N981 Tower View Drive Greenville, WI 54942

300 N Woods Edge Drive Appleton, WI 54914

800-844-8405

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