Metrology Technician

Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.

About the role:

Marathon Electric has a great opportunity for a position to join our team, The calibration Metrology Technician II maintains on-time electronic measurement instrument calibration for the Marathon Electric Engineering Lab and Wausau manufacturing plant. Typical activities comprise, but are not limited to, applying safe work practices to retrieve or isolate measuring equipment, performing calibration tasks based on equipment types using traceable reference standards, facilitating calibration, repair, or replacement from external vendors, and documenting results and work performed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain test instrument calibration with traceability to NIST

• Perform calibration procedures and maintain calibration records in accordance to internal quality policy and ISO 17025:2017 standard

• Represent calibration function during agency audits (UL, NVLAP, CSA)

• Partner with lab supervisor to carryout internal audits in accordance with quality policy

• Modify or create work instructions to document standard work procedures

• Purchase electronics and electrical devices used in the construction and repair of equipment.

• Perform emergency repair, maintenance and/or analysis of any equipment as required

• Analyze and review new products, equipment, devices and software to be implemented on new and upgraded equipment designs.

• Performs other assignments or projects as assigned

• Able to lift instruments and calibration weights up to 50 lbs.

Education:

Associate degree in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical technology or equivalent required.

Knowledge / training:

Required Generalized skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Self-guided time management behaviors

• Effective technical communication through formal and informal writing

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, & Word

Preferred Specifics

• Experience working in an ISO 17025 compliant calibration lab

• Familiarity with Fluke 5522A Multi-Product Calibrator with MET/CAL calibration management software

• Familiarity with Fluke MET/TEAM Test Equipment Asset Management Software

• Knowledge and experience with test equipment, equipment construction and wiring.

• Experience in testing motors, generators and other related products.

Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.

WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.

WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.

Our business areas are divided as follows.

Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment
This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.

Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)
Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.

Commercial and Appliance Motors
In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others.

Paints and Varnishes
In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.