Electrical Technician 2 - Calibration
Key details
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Job type
- Full-time
- Function
- Skilled trades & Manufacturing
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 7h ago
Skills
About the role
Mission
Waséyabek Federal Services, LLC (WFS) is a 100% Tribally owned, Native American SBA 8(a) small business of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP). WFS is part of a portfolio of companies managed by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC, a 100% Tribally owned economic development firm focused on income diversification on behalf of NHBP that reaches beyond gaming is a well-funded, experienced small business, with substantial liquid assets and experience in federal contracting. WFS has borrowing capacity to meet the daily cash needs of new business development, new award support, and operational working capital. WFS is well-versed in federal contract compliance and providing outstanding support services
Position Summary
The Electrical Technician 2 - Calibration is an entry-level technical position responsible for performing routine calibration, inspection, documentation, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE). Under general supervision, the technician performs assigned work in accordance with established procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards.
The Electrical Technician 2 - Calibration develops technical knowledge and job proficiency through formal training, on-the-job experience, and guidance from experienced technicians. Responsibilities may include locating, removing, transporting, calibrating, adjusting, documenting, and reinstalling a variety of electrical, electronic, pressure, temperature, dimensional, and related measurement devices. Applicants are not expected to be proficient in all calibration disciplines upon hire.
The technician is responsible for accurately recording calibration data, maintaining equipment traceability, following approved work instructions and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements, and supporting safe and efficient operations. Work is performed in laboratory, industrial, research, and field environments in accordance with applicable quality assurance requirements, site procedures, and safety policies.
What You Will Do
- Follow approved procedures to inspect, calibrate, verify, adjust, and document measurement and test equipment.
- Assist with safely locating, disconnecting, moving, and reinstalling instruments and equipment.
- Enter accurate equipment and calibration information into the site tracking system.
- Use common hand tools, digital multimeters, and other basic test equipment.
- Perform basic checks and troubleshooting, and ask a senior technician for support when an issue is outside your training.
- Follow safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety rules, pre-job briefings, and Stop Work Authority.
- Keep tools, work areas, and calibration equipment clean, organized, and ready for use.
- Complete assigned training and gradually qualify on additional equipment and tasks.
- Perform duties as assigned to support safe and timely project execution.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic understanding of electrical or electronic concepts, gained through school, vocational training, military training, an apprenticeship, or related hands-on experience.
- Comfort using computers for email, training, data entry, and work instructions.
- Ability to follow written procedures, perform basic math and unit conversions, and record information accurately.
- Ability to communicate clearly, work safely, and learn from feedback.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to satisfy contract-required background, drug screening, citizenship, security, and site-access requirements.
Preferred, but Not Required
- Coursework, a certificate, or an associate degree in electronics, electrical technology, instrumentation, metrology, or a related field.
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, automotive, industrial, laboratory, or maintenance work.
- Familiarity with calibration, instrumentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, or technical procedures.
- A West Virginia electrical license or willingness to pursue one if required for assigned duties.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Entry into confined spaces is required.
- Lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Kneeling, standing, and walking, and use of speech/hearing abilities for communications, constant mental alertness, and must be able to work according to schedule.
Work Environment:
Majority of the workday is in a variety of environments including outdoors, lab/research areas, and inside administrative areas. May perform installation, maintenance, housekeeping or administrative duties in a typical shop environment where certain hazards do exist.
Hours of Work:
This is typically an 8 hour per day daylight schedule. Response to urgent call-outs at nights and on weekends is required as well as scheduled weekend/holiday electrical outages to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, however these instances are very limited
Development and Training
This description identifies the general range of work that may be assigned. Proficiency expectations will depend on the technician’s training, qualifications, and assigned duties. Employees will work only on tasks for which they are trained and authorized.
Disclaimer:
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
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