Role Overview:

The calibration and metrology specialist is responsible for the overall integrity, quality control [including procedures], and compliance of all measurement and inspection equipment across the facility to ensure products meet the applicable customer and legal requirements. This role combines hands-on technical work—including the in-house calibration and repair of precision hand tools—with the administrative management of external calibration vendors for heavy machinery. Additionally, this position owns the operational readiness, validation, and maintenance of high-speed inline vision inspection systems critical to detect defects in a fast-paced aerosol and beverage manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership:

• Oversee the entire calibration program, including strategy, planning, and execution
• Develops proposals, budgets, Capital Equipment Requests (CERs), and electronic requisition (eReq) recommendations as needed
• Verify and document the operational and calibration status of all instruments
• Own the master calibration schedule and database to log results, track history, and foresee upcoming deadlines

• Manage procurement, maintenance, and budget for calibration equipment, parts, and supplies
• Support training operators and quality personnel on proper preparation, use, and inspection of measuring instruments
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 In-house Calibration:

• Perform hand-on calibration, adjustment, and minor repairs on mechanical and electronic hand measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, digital calipers, digital dial indicators, depth gauges, etc.)
• Maintain the tool crib and ensure all floor instrumentation is accounted for, properly engraved/tagged/identified, and within its valid calibration window.
• Develop, implement, and update calibration procedures
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External Calibration Coordination

• Manage the external calibration schedule for specialized plant equipment, including scales, burst pressure testers, enamel rater gauges, etc.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party calibration vendors, coordinating onsite service visits and managing the logistics of equipment sent out to certified labs
• Audit and archive calibration certificates provided by external vendors, ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and industry safety standards
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 Vision & Inspection Systems Oversight

• Ensure the optimal performance and up-time of inline vision systems (e.g., TEMA, Applied Vision, or similar automated optical inspection systems) used to detect defects
• Execute routine validation and mastering checks on automated camera systems to confirm they are accurately filtering out defective aluminum cans or bottles
• Support troubleshooting, cleaning, and aligning vision system components (lenses, lighting arrays, and sensors) in collaboration with controls/electrical engineers and maintenance teams
• Work closely with technical leadership team to drive cross-functional and divisional projects and solutions for their assigned category and division
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 Continuous Improvement:

• Drive initiatives to improve calibration processes, reduce downtime, and enhance measurement integrity
• Drive efficiency improvement and scrap reduction efforts through the application of continuous improvement tools and system designs
• Enhance current calibration database/log
• Work with QA/QC teams to problem solve calibration-related issues and support quality initiatives
• Stay current with advancements in calibration technology and industry standards
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 Data Tracking & Compliance:

• Ensure calibration activities meet FSSC 22000 and advance the company to ISO/IEC 17025 compliance
• Support internal and customer quality audits by quickly retrieving necessary calibration records and history to prove plant compliance
• Maintain accurate calibration records, certificates, and audit documentation
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 Qualifications and Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering principles strongly preferred.
• Associate degree or technical certification with combined experience in quality assurance, process improvement, data analytics, and leadership in a high-volume manufacturing environment
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Certification (Preferred)

• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
• A2LA WorkPlace training
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Experience:

• Proven experience in calibration management, metrology, or quality technician roles within high-volume manufacturing environment (packaging, automotive, or electronics preferred)
• Proven experience in executing and maintaining quality policies, systems, and procedures
• Preferred experience in GAGEtrak, SAP Quality Management, or any specialized calibration software
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Skills

• Strong proficiency with precision hand tools, calibration methods, and a foundational understanding of automation, optical sensors, and/or industrial vision systems
• Clear understanding of NIST traceability
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and documentation abilities
• High attention to detail, organized administrative skills, and the ability to troubleshoot on a fast-moving production floor
• Intermediate to advanced user in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Ability to write, edit, and understand sequences of operations