About Ohio Ordnance Works

Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is a premier firearms manufacturer providing sales, service, and support for retail, law enforcement, domestic and foreign government agencies. Since its founding in 1981, OOW has been focused on the customer, fulfilling requirements with quality product in a timely manner. OOW embraces the importance of history, using lessons learned from the past and applying them to our innovations in design and manufacturing. OOW is a fully licensed new production manufacturer of post sample machine guns as well as its own commercial line of firearms. To further aid our customers OOW provides full training services, spare parts, and ancillary items. OOW is also renowned for its repair and refurbishment of antique and collectible machine guns and other firearms.

The mission of Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is to operate with excellence to supply military firearms, parts, and accessories of impeccable workmanship to law-abiding citizens of the free world. 

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Respect customers, team members, company policy, property, and principles. “Improvise adapt and overcome” to accomplish goals and objectives. Strive for a clear, concise, and open form of communication by practicing the principle of feedback. Provide and maintain a team-oriented culture to better accomplish goals and objectives to recognize value and develop God given gifts, talents, and temperaments. To hire, train and retain employees who demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, commitment, diligence, and self-motivation.

Calibration Technician

Job Description

Position Summary

The Calibration Technician is responsible for the calibration, verification, issue, and management of all measuring and test equipment (M&TE) used throughout the facility. This includes performing internal calibrations, coordinating third‑party calibrations, managing the gage check‑in/check‑out system, building and issuing gage kits to support jobs, assembling go/no‑go pins, and performing receiving inspection of new or repaired gages. This role ensures all M&TE is accurate, traceable, properly maintained, and readily available to support manufacturing and quality operations.

Position Details

Department: Quality Control
Reports To: Quality Control Manager
Shift: Primarily First Shift; flexibility may be required
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•         Perform internal calibration, verification, and basic adjustment of dimensional, mechanical, and electronic instruments.

•         Maintain calibration schedules, records, traceability, and the metrology database.

•         Coordinate and manage third‑party calibration services; review certificates for accuracy and NIST traceability.

•         Manage gage check‑in/checkout, issue job‑specific gages and kits, and maintain an organized gage crib.

•         Conduct receiving inspection for new or repaired gages; verify conformance and enter items into the system.

•         Generate calibration certificates, labels, and documentation; support ISO 9001 and customer audits.

•         Conduct OOT impact assessments, support Gage R&R and other MSA activities.

•         Collaborate with production, engineering, and QC to ensure gage availability and support 5S and safety practices.

Authority & Decision Rights

• Authority to red‑tag and remove inaccurate or unsafe gauges from use.
• Empowered to place equipment on hold until calibration, repair, or disposition is complete.
• Escalate persistent equipment or vendor issues to the Quality Control Manager.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On‑time calibration completion rates
• Accuracy and completeness of calibration records
• Turnaround time for gage check‑in/check‑out and job kit issuance
• Third‑party calibration vendor performance tracking

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in calibration, gage control, or metrology environment.
• Strong understanding of dimensional measurement, tolerancing, and uncertainty.
• Ability to read drawings, GDT, and technical standards.
• Must meet ITAR requirements for access to controlled technical data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Metrology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; relevant military experience (e.g., PMEL or equivalent) is also accepted.
• Experience with Gage Pack Software or other calibration management software

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (weights, standards, or gage boxes).
• Fine motor skills required for assembly of small components and precision adjustments.
• Work primarily in a shared lab environment with routine exposure to manufacturing areas.