Quality Calibration Technician - Full-time / Part-time

If you want to work for a company with a passion for quality and innovation, consider Franklin Electric, or one of our companies. As the premier designer and manufacturer of residential, agricultural, and commercial water and fuel systems, we're making a fundamental difference in the lives of people around the world. Your career at Franklin will be well rewarded with competitive compensation and benefits--and more. We understand a fulfilling family life is the foundation to a successful professional one. We strive to promote from within and help every employee realize their professional potential. We believe in lifetime careers that continually challenge and fulfill. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Responsible for all matters concerning the purchase, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment, including production gauging and test equipment. Assists in resolving production part non-conformance and serves as a member of the ISO internal audit team. Conducts audits of products, processes, and the quality system. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Calibrates, validates, and maintains laboratory equipment, including production gauging and test equipment. * Compiles laboratory test data and performs appropriate analyses. * Completes documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms. * Identifies quality problems and recommends solutions. * Interprets test results, compares them to established specifications and control limits, and makes recommendations on the appropriateness of data for release. * Investigates or reports questionable test results. * Monitors testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols. * Participates in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommends corrective actions. * Reviews data from contract laboratories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. * Writes or revises standard quality control operating procedures. * Writes technical reports or documentation such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses. * Coordinates testing with contract laboratories and vendors. * Develops and qualifies new testing methods. * Ensures that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained. * Evaluates new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use. * Identifies and troubleshoots equipment problems. * Participates in internal assessments and audits as required. * Performs other related duties as required or assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Skills and Abilities * Writes routine reports and correspondence. * Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with vendors, internal and external customers, the general public, and other employees of the organization. * Works with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. * Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. * Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats. * Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * Utilizes common-sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions. * Plans the time, method, manner, and/or performance sequence of own work; may also occasionally assist in planning work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation. * Frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree. * Uses noncomplex machines and equipment (adding machines, calculators, copy/fax machines, etc.). Education and Experience * Associate's degree in engineering or a related field (preferred). * Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (preferred). * Three to five years of related manufacturing experience and/or training (required). Computer Skills * Advanced: Microsoft Excel. * Basic: 10-key, database, spreadsheet, word processing/typing. Certificates and Licenses * ISO 9001 orientation program. * Internal QMS auditor training. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES * While performing the functions of this job, the employee is: o Continually required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. o Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk. o Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS * While performing the functions of this job, the employee is: o Regularly subjected to work near moving mechanical parts and to indoor temperature variations in a manufacturing environment. o Occasionally subjected to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. * The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled