Industrial Calibrator/Repair Technician

Job Description:

Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for a Industrial Calibrator / Repair Technician position that will be based at the company headquarters in Hatfield, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia). The company has manufacturing locations in Pennsylvania, Hungary, Malaysia and Korea, and also maintains sales and service offices throughout the world. Our high-tech products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as: oil & gas, petrochemical, medical devices, waste water, life sciences, and analytical instruments. 

Brooks is a division of ITW (Illinois Tool Works), a fortune 200 company. ITW is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. The company has operations in 56 countries and employs over 50,000 employees. These talented employees, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to ITW’s global leadership in innovation. The company is proud of its broad portfolio of nearly 10,000 active patents, and is focused on fully leveraging its highly differentiated business model to deliver solid growth with consistent best-in-class margins and return on capital.

Basic Function

 Test and calibrate flow measurement of Industrial controllers.

Disassemble, clean, and reassemble devices that come into the Service and Repair Department

Essential Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                                           

• Follow established procedures and processes
• Disassemble / Reassemble devices.  Water wash appropriate parts
• Purge and/or clean devices that were exposed to hazardous fluids.
• Log replaced parts in RMA tracker and MAPCIS, and update RMA tracker for completing status summary reports.
• Functional check re-assembled devices
• Test and calibrate industrial devices to customer’s specification.
• Troubleshooting of basic calibration problems.
• Troubleshoot industrial device problems with test stand and electronic equipment.
• Operate computer assisted calibration equipment, manual equipment and bell provers.
• Prepare devices for calibration.
• Collect data for calibration sheets for manual calibration equipment.
• Perform pressure tests and helium leak tests, and repair meter by replacing parts if failure occurs.
• Document findings, complete paperwork and submit reports on work performed in-house (status summary – NIST Certification).
• Complete paperwork, prepare devices for shipping and deliver to shipping department.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and follow safety guidelines.
• Ability to work independently along with being able to make sound decisions.
• Take direction from leads and management.
• Proficient in utilizing the Brooks Instrument Business system.
• Read and understand product operating specifications as they pertain to pressure, flow, and gas type, etc.
• Regular attendance and the ability to get along with others in a team environment.
• Suggest improvements and modifications for process improvements.
• Support Company continual improvement initiatives.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tools and Equipment

Wrenches, screwdrivers, torque wrenches and basic computer programs.

Understand the following calibration equipment (example: Bell prover Dry-Cal, DCP, U-Cal and TRS)

Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 years industrial production calibration/assembly areas are preferred.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Experience of electro-mechanical parts assembly a plus.
• Familiar with various hand tools and their application/use preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Familiarity with electronic measuring instruments preferred (DVM, Power Supplies).

Benefits

Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:

• Health and dental insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K plan with generous company match
• Vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement program
• Flexible spending accounts 

The opportunity to join a well established (80 years in business) yet dynamically changing organization that works together as a team to meet the challenges of satisfying customers’ needs and managing rapid growth to better compete in a global marketplace.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.