Calibrator (Instrument & Apparatus)

Aliases: Calibration Engineer, Calibration Technician

Industry/Sector(s): Glass and Ceramics

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Calibrator (Instrument & Apparatus) is expected to perform include:

Testing and calibrating, controlling, indicating, and measuring instruments and devices to ensure specified operating performance
Selecting and installing accessories, such as adapters, indicating gauges, or holding devices on test or calibration fixture
Connecting instruments or devices to fixture, according to specifications, using hand tools
Setting controls to regulate factors, such as current flow, timing cycle, pressure, temperature, or vacuum, according to specifications, and activating test or calibration equipment
Adjusting calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of device or instrument to ensure specified operating performance
Reading quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices
Applying sealing compound on calibration mechanism to prevent readjustment of settings and loss of calibration
Rejecting malfunctioning devices and routing devices to specified department for rework or salvaging of parts

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

It requires one to be on their feet
Needs to handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Factories usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL), Muscular Weakness (MW) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Minimum - Diploma in Engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES

Ability to read and work from blueprints, schematic diagrams and specification manuals
Knowledge of standard regulations, GMPs, and GLPs and use of scientific notation
Well versed with using equipment, such as monochromators, pressure regulators, tachometers, temperature controls, thermometers, etc.
Proficient in using hand tools, testing and calibrating instruments and equipment, and precision measuring instruments

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Ability to disassemble instrument or device to determine cause of defective operation and notify supervisory personnel of findings

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Government Polytechnic, Mumbai
Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://msme.gov.in/Outcome_Budget-2007-08-SSI.pdf
http://www.dcmsme.gov.in/sido/ktdgi01x.htm
http://msme.gov.in/ssi-ar-eng-2006-07.pdf

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.vjti.ac.in/index.php/academicsyllabus/10-academic-syllabus/84-diplomasyllabus

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁵

Helper → Technician→ Calibrator (Instrument & Apparatus) → Process Supervisor → Process Manager

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁵

For freshers - ₹ 10,000 to ₹ 12,000 per month
For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - ₹ 13,000 to ₹ 15,500 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁸

Glass and ceramic product manufacturers across India

KEYWORDS

Calibrator, Instrument & Apparatus
Calibration Engineer
Calibration Technician

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7311.1000	Calibrator (Instrument & Apparatus)
ISCO 2008	7311	Precision Instrument Makers and Repairers
NIC 2008	23104	Manufacture of laboratory or pharmaceutical glassware
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.icbse.com/careers/calibration-and-testing
4	http://www.gpmumbai.ac.in www.cgcri.res.in
5	=http://www.timesjobs.com/jobskill/calibration-jobs http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Calibration+technician&l
6	http://www.paycheck.in/main/salary/minimumwages/maharashtra
7	http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-11-26/news/44486923_1_piramal-glass-glass-industry-sezal-glass http://newsletters.cii.in/newsletters/mailer/trade_talk/pdf/Ceramics%20Industry%20in%20India.pdf
8	http://www.icbse.com/careers/calibration-and-testing

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