Calibration Technician

Company: Danfoss
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: April 11, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 43299

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Job Location(s):

Tallahassee, FL, US

Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
Job Function: Excluded from IPE
Job Description

Responsible for performing gage calibrations and maintenance; maintaining the measurement equipment Calibration database; issuing and collecting gages to users and retrieving gages due for calibration/repair, and other inspection activities as needed. Maintains quality records and calibration KPI's ,generates NCRs and assists in containment of non-conforming product due to Gage Failure or gage out of calibration.

The working time can be 6:30 to 5pm, to allow overlap of 1.5 hrs in 2nd shift.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions, Key Tasks, & Responsibilities (include the following, other duties may be assigned)

o Performs calibration functions on all testing and measuring equipment throughout all Manufacturing operations.
o Monitor and maintain the Calibration KPI's for DTC.
o Work with cross functional team and timely escalates if KPI's not met or Gage is overdue or out of calibration.
o Performs calibration according to written and automated procedures on measuring and testing equipment, tools, gauges, and fixtures as defined by the calibration schedule.
o Coordinates the calibration process with a certified outside vendor. Maintains clear and concise records to facilitate timely problem identification, development of department procedures and to comply with internal and external regulations.
o Process the Requisition and purchase order in system.
o Adjust and repair gages that is found to be out of tolerance and escalates to concerned stakeholders.
o Dispositions obsolete, broken, or otherwise unusable gages.
o Support inspections for incoming and in process components and maintain the Quality Inspection System records.
o Utilizes all gages, tools and measuring equipment required for Inspection support including providing measurements for blueprinting various components.
o Evaluation of non-conforming product/materials that are not within specifications. Assist in coordinating non- conforming product to the proper areas awaiting disposition.
o Observe all safety rules and maintains proper housekeeping using 5S techniques.
o Understand and comply with Danfoss policies, procedures and instructions to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, attainment of business goals and environmental well-being.

Background & Skills

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
o Minimum High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
o 3-5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
o Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Email.
o Knowledge of handheld inspection tools, micrometers, calipers and height gages.
o Basic understanding of engineering drawings including basic GD&T.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals in English, write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before others.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such basic math using metric, GD & T and basic statistical techniques. Has the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability
Can solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. To reduce the risk of injuries, the employee will be required to participate in light stretching exercises or warm-up activities as prescribed the company.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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