Gage Lab Supervisor

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and coordinate the efforts of employees, materials, and equipment to ensure the gage lab operates in a smooth, safe, and productive manner.
• Use simple and complex precision instruments and equipment in the calibration of gages used in inspection.
• Maintain calibration documentation of all gages utilized to qualify products and processes
• Maintain calibration documentation on all service gages used to determine acceptance of product or used to monitor and/or control processes
• Perform minor repairs on gages and equipment as required
• Perform diagnostic work and repair most of the instruments under the care of the Supervisor
• Coordinate repairs with service vendors to ensure the continuous performance and validity of inspection and calibration equipment
• Establish programs and train employees in proper care and use of calibration equipment
• Work closely with the Licensee group to schedule connection qualifications and fulfill gage order requests
• Interact regularly with production employees to resolve gaging issues as they occur.
• Collaborate with Product and Metallurgical Engineering groups.
• Schedule periodic contracted Calibrations of various instruments
• Schedule inspection qualification for all inserts used in the threading process within the facility and licensee groups
• Establish and maintain department budget and expenses.
• Ensure employees understand and operate per all HSE and Quality processes and procedures.
• Effectively communicate with employees daily, following company policy and guidelines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Thread Inspection, MT LII, and UT LII certifications are desired but not required.
• Some travel may be required
• Experience in developing an inclusive, team-oriented culture.
• Possess above-average communication skills.
• Able to use a variety of software systems for documentation and tracking purposes.
• Familiar with API requirements for calibration preferred.
• Familiarity with ASTM E 709, ASTM E 1444, ANSI Z540-1, as well as NIST calibration requirements is preferred.
• Must be able to pass screening exams (math and reading comprehension) with a minimum score of 80%.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of manager or supervisor experience in a quality assurance program is required.
• Previous experience with gage calibration and metrology is strongly preferred. 
• Fluent Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficiency within Microsoft Office is required
• Experience utilizing Oracle is preferred