Calibration Technician - Level III

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Calibration Technician - Level III to join our team specializing in Quality for our Cummins Inc. facility in Frankfort, KY

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

Ensure Equipment Accuracy and Reliability

By coordinating internal and external calibrations and managing out-of-tolerance responses, you'll help maintain the precision and trustworthiness of Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE).

Drive Quality Through Data-Driven Calibration Cycles

Applying statistically optimized calibration intervals will reduce data quality risks and improve equipment availability—boosting operational efficiency.

Advance Measurement Capabilities

Leading gauge capability studies and developing calibration procedures ensures new tools meet performance standards before deployment.

Maintain Compliance and Traceability

Your work supports adherence to international standards (ISO 17025, ISO 9001, IATF 16949), ensuring traceability and audit-readiness across all calibration activities.

Empower Teams Through Training and Support

By training lab personnel, apprentices, and customers, you’ll build technical competency and foster a culture of precision and accountability.

Enhance System Integrity and Reporting

Managing the M&TE system and reporting calibration results, out-of-tolerance conditions, and data quality metrics ensures transparency and continuous improvement.

Support Innovation and Collaboration

Participating in inter-laboratory comparisons and uncertainty studies helps benchmark performance and refine measurement techniques.

Act as a Technical Resource

Your expertise will be a go-to asset for engineers and quality staff, helping solve measurement challenges and improve product quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

Strong Communication Skills

You’ll need to deliver clear, multi-mode communication tailored to engineers, lab personnel, and customers—especially when explaining calibration results, uncertainty studies, or training others.

Customer-Centric Approach

Building trust with internal and external customers is key. You’ll need to understand their needs and deliver calibration solutions that support product quality and compliance.

Mastery of Metrology Disciplines

Success requires applying dimensional, electrical, mechanical, and physical metrology principles to ensure accurate, traceable, and compliant measurements across diverse equipment.

Data Quality and Governance

You’ll need to identify and correct flaws in calibration data, ensuring it supports decision-making and meets regulatory and quality standards.

Measurement Science Expertise

Understanding and quantifying measurement uncertainty is critical. You’ll analyze traceability chains and apply scientific principles to improve calibration accuracy.

Inclusive Collaboration

Recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives will help you work effectively across teams and contribute to a positive, inclusive lab culture.

Laboratory Management Skills

You’ll need to manage both technical and business aspects of the lab—ensuring compliance with certifications, maintaining inventory, and coordinating purchases.

Relevant Education and Experience

A high school diploma or associate degree in a relevant field, plus significant hands-on experience in calibration or metrology, will provide the foundation for success.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

A regionally applicable Certification (e.g. US Department of Labor) or two year Associates Degree from an accredited college program in a relevant field of study.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Core Responsibilities:

Manages the day-to-day activities and planning for all CMM measurements.

Keeps track of timing of measurement activities and drives those activities through closure.

Daily 5S activities of CMM and laboratory areas with emphasis on organization of CMM Lab and QA Hold Areas.

Skill Requirements:

Must be able to operate, program, and maintain tabletop CMM.

Must be able to be sit down forklift certified with experience driving a forklift in a manufacturing environment.

Skill Preferences:

Ability to operate and program portable Romer Arm for measurements on production floor.

Experience working in lean projects and can effectively present improvements

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2420490

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

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