Calibration Technician 4

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Calibration Technician to support the Armament Systems Business Unit for our Weapons Systems Division located in Plymouth, MN.

Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of medium and large-caliber ammunition as well as precision capabilities for direct and indirect fire systems. Leading the industry, this team successfully completes lifecycle support for medium caliber cannons, develops miniature, precision strike weapons for airborne platforms, creates survivability solutions for soldiers and the next generation tactical ammunition for a variety of combat platforms.

Description:

Calibration of electronic test measuring equipment and signal generating equipment to conform to established standards. Tests, calibrates, adjusts, and maintains electromechanical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, hydro mechanical, and pressure-type measuring and indicating instruments. Sets up calibration sequences, methods, and procedures according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and requirements. Disassembles, cleans, repairs, and replaces defective parts of test equipment such as pressure gauges and tension meters. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Calibrate, adjust, maintain, repair, verify and certify a wide variety of electronic/mechanical instrumentation/equipment using known standards to assure performance and reliability to drawings/specifications. These include:
• Oscilloscopes, multimeters, VXI/PXI cards, current sources, power supplies, waveform generators, solder pots, capacitance, LCR and meg-ohm meters, accelerometers, data loggers, oxygen analyzers, shakers, and chart recorders, soldering irons, conductive foot/wrist strap testers.
• Vibration systems, hardness testers, torque/force gauges, temperature/humidity indicators. pressure transducers, pressure/vacuum gauges, ovens, scales, image dimension systems, weights, calipers, micrometers, height stands and height indicators.
• Maintain the operation and functionality of the IndySoft calibration re-call system.
• Maintain and create calibration procedures and records to meet ISO and ANSI requirements and assist engineers to meet contract requirements.
• Determine transfer standard instrumentation & accessory needs.
• Develop calibration software to automate instrumentation for quicker turnaround.
• Conduct routine tests, analyze data and document results. Troubleshoot and recommend resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems.
• Provide information and clarification to customers on metrology processes.
• Construct fixtures and cabling to aid development. (Fluke Metcal, National Instruments & Hp 9000 software).
• Responsible for shipment, receipt, invoicing/charges of outsourced calibrations.
• Maintain lab practices/operations in compliance with standards & certifications.
• Issue and follow up on out of tolerance reports.
• Oversee Electrostatic Discharge Control (ESD) plans and certification / verification of ESD functionality of the Plymouth facility
• Lead internal, DCMA, DCAA & AS9100/ISO and customer audits and corrective actions for calibration lab.
• Support Plymouth, TPG, ABL and satellite facilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associated Technical Degree or certification highly desired)
• 6 years of electro/mechanical calibration experience in the aerospace industry or similar highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of ISO-9100 and ISO-17025.
• Knowledge of basic electronics including electrical systems and wiring specifications and requirements to fabricate and/or install components.
• Strong PC skills including knowledge of MS Word, Excel and databases.
• Experienced in ladder diagrams, schematics, relay logic and motor control wiring.
• Skilled in practical math, algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and hand/eye coordination required to perform various projects, per drawings, sketches, and verbal or written instructions.
• Understanding of basic statistics.
• Technical writing ability.
• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years' electro/mechanical calibration experience in aerospace or similar highly regulated environment.
• Associated Technical Degree or certification
• Formal metrology training
• Experience using IndySoft
• Experience with SureCal
• Experience with MetCal
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician

Primary Level Salary Range: $73, $122,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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