Calibration Technician at Atlas Copco

The Role

As a Calibration technician, you will be part of a global calibration team providing calibration services to Atlas Copco, Industrial Technique customers within the Sub Saharan Africa. You will be part of the Service Business Line and will report directly to the Calibration Laboratory Manager.

We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated calibration technician whose duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Performing equipment calibrations according to approved norms & standards, nationally and internationally
• Handling regular audits and certifications
• Safeguarding traceability of measuring equipment and results
• Contribution to problem solving of quality assurance issues
• Manage customer equipment for calibrations within the TAT KPI’s
• Supply calibration quotes & tenders as per customer calibration requirements
• Improve existing calibration procedures, create and validate new procedures
• Assist in the upkeep and improvement of the laboratory management system and day to day tasks
• Support calibration team members with daily scheduled tasks (laboratory & on-site)
• Cooperation and communication with product specialists and production companies
• Fulfilling full compliance with necessary statutory and regulatory requirements
• Supporting of sales and project teams in all relevant quality assurance issues
• Promoting professional calibration services of Atlas Copco Tools

What we Expect of you?

• Firsthand experience in the quality assurance area
• Preferable knowledge of torque calibrations and/or metrology
• Good English skills both oral and written
• Solid computer and MS-Office skills
• Knowledge of relevant norms and standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid MetCert in the torque metrology field as an advantage
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and results
• High attention to detail
• High degree of reliability
• Self-motivated, good team player, resilient and goal oriented
• Willing to travel (also internationally from time to time)

Educational Qualification:  

• A Grade 12 educational qualification is a minimum requirement and a relevant higher qualification would be an advantage
• Preference will be givn to suitably qualified EE candidates. 

Closing Date: 12th, April 2022