Calibration Technician

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking an intermediate Calibration Technician for our team of highly skilled multi-craft technicians at a major pharmaceutical facility in the Pearl River, NY.

• Typical work hours are 7:00 am-3:30 pm; hours may vary based on business demand.

As the Calibration Technician, you are responsible for:

• Calibrating and maintaining pharmaceutical laboratory equipment and instrumentation such as freezers, and incubators.
• Calibrating process instrumentation such as temperature, pressure, humidity, etc.
• Utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record calibration data.
• Utilizing some mechanical and electrical skills to complete assignments.
• Complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Operating various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments in performing calibrations.
• Performing other duties as assigned by Management or Lead.

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Three years of experience working in a pharmaceutical, chemical, industrial, or related laboratory environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applicants must submit to and pass a Tuberculosis test prior to employment or be medically cleared for Tuberculosis by a medical professional and be able to maintain annual negative results.
• Applicants must pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and be able to successfully complete a fit test for each type of respirator needed for the position or for an approved alternate respirator that provides equal or better protection from identified hazards.
• Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
• Ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.
• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Some physical requirements include:

• Regularly lift to 50 lbs
• Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding
• Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, wrist movement
• Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift
• Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions
• Ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding

Special Requirements: Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed. Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment.

Pfizer Site Requirement:

• All employees and contractors working at a Pfizer site must be fully vaccinated against covid-19 by November 15, 2021, unless there is an approved medical or religious exemption. “Fully vaccinated” is defined as receiving the full dose therapy of an approved covid-19 vaccine and being 14 days post the completion of the required dose regimen.

• Associates Degree or Technical School Certificate for Instrumentation/Electronics.
• ISA level 1 Certification.
• Experience with digital controls systems, PLCs, etc.
• Experience in calibration of Process Instrumentation on equipment such as Autoclaves and Glassware Washers.
• Experience in calibration of Laboratory equipment including Incubators, Freezers, Refrigerators, Centrifuges, Ovens, and/or Shakers.
• Experience in calibration of instrument transmitters including Pressure, Pressure Differential, Vacuum, Temperature, RH, CO2, Speed, Flow, and Level.