Calibration Technician I

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Responsible for performing calibration functions on all testing and measuring equipment throughout all manufacturing operations. This position impacts upon the accuracy of the company's measurement and process equipment, subsequent product quality, and is essential to meeting Quality Systems Requirements and other compliance requirements. The Calibration Technician performs precise calibrations per written procedures on measuring and testing equipment, tools, gauges, and fixtures as defined by the calibration schedule. On equipment that cannot be maintained internally, coordinates the calibration with a certified outside source. Maintains clear and concise records to facilitate timely problem identification, development of department procedures, and to comply with internal and external regulations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• This includes QSR and ISO Standards.
• Applies knowledge of technical concepts and practices, and an understanding of product or system fundamentals, from basic to complex towards the resolution of manufacturing and/or research and development tasks.
• Performs set-up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of all area-specific equipment, materials, systems and or products.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems requiring interpretation of procedures and practices.
• Analyzes situations or data to identify issues and trends.
• Collects, compiles, measures, organizes and records data.
• Provides input to engineering, qualifications and validation studies and reports, writes procedures and may keep lab note book.
• Collects, complies, measures, summarizes, records, and documents specific data gathered during a calibration.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule and assigned tasks or projects.
• Communicates as a team member with other functional groups as well as with internal customers.
• May contact outside vendors as part of job responsibilities.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule.
• Solves a variety of problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of defined procedures and practices.
• Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma / GED or An equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Associates Degree (± 13 years) Or some college credits preferred.

Experience/Background

• Minimum 2 years
• 2-5 years related work experience.
• Applies broad knowledge of general technical concepts and practices and a general understanding of product or systems fundamentals. 
• Utilizes increased knowledge of numerical and statistical data and computer software programs to resolve non-routine/moderately complex problems. 
• Will perform this job in a quality system environment.
• Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. (Cognitive Skills) Performs non-routine to moderately complex technical assignments using standard methods and sequences.
• Performs set-up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of all area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product.
• Makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.
• Assignments require broad judgment in troubleshooting proven processes as well as the ability to suggest alternatives.

The base pay for this position is $22.55 – $45.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

• equipment calibration
• quality systems compliance
• statistical data analysis
• numerical data analysis
• equipment maintenance
• technical troubleshooting
• data recording
• procedure documentation
• computer software programs
• internal and external vendor coordination