Calibration Technician - Instrumentation

Over the past 75 years WIKA has built a reputation as a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA to achieve a leading position in the global market.

We are seeking an Instrumentation Calibration Technician to join our team in Melbourne on a permanent full-time basis.

Traveling to remote locations to perform onsite calibrations and repairs is a requirement of this role. 

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Correctly calibrate and service instrumentation in conformance with relevant WIKA Australia Pty Ltd or International standards and procedures.
• Have a thorough understanding in Temperature, Pressure, Humidity, Weighing and Scales Instrumentation principles of operation and application.
• Follow procedures related to ISO/IEC 17025 and demonstrate independency in technical judgment.
• Plan, perform and calibrate instruments according to relevant validated work methods and standards to stated accuracy.
• Repairs instruments as per customer’s requirements.
• Follow strict safety procedures and safety checks.
• Liaise with sales, purchasing, production and other departments to ensure that product/service provision complies to relevant standards and according to customer’s requirements.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Keep up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.
• Maintain and initiate productivity improvement.
• Work within Quality Management System framework.

Experience, skills and qualifications:

• Essential Qualification:

Completion of a Certificate level III qualification with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Desirable Qualification:

Certificate level IV in instrumentation or Bachelor degree in Technology/Electronics and Science.

• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience within a calibration laboratory which covers electronic repairs and trouble shooting.
• Strong knowledge of electronics/Electrical and/or measurement techniques.
• Mechanically-minded and hands-on.
• Experience in writing procedures and work instructions and calculating uncertainties.
• Ability to apply high-school level math, in problem-solving complex equipment and machines,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills and proficient with Microsoft office programs.
• Ability to work under pressure maintaining customer focus and attention to.
• Australian drivers license essential.

Please submit your CV and cover letter on seek at your earliest to secure this role. References required for successful candidate.