Calibration Technician

Job Description

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Operations quality assurance

Job title

Calibration Technician

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Position Summary :

The Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, traceability, and timely calibration of measurement tools and equipment used across the manufacturing environment. This role will coordinate external calibration services, maintain internal calibration standards (e.g., gage blocks and scales), and verify that shop floor tools meet company and industry requirements aligned with AS9100D Clause 7.1.5.

Desired Experience :

2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality assurance environment with exposure to calibration programs

Familiarity with using and maintaining common shop measurement tools such as :

• Calipers (digital and dial)
• Micrometers
• Tape measures
• Height gages
• Scales and balances

Experience coordinating with external ISO 17025-accredited calibration vendors

Background in aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries preferred

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications :

High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in metrology, precision measurement, quality assurance, or related field preferred

Working knowledge of calibration principles and measurement uncertainty

Understanding of traceability concepts and national standards (e.g., NIST)

Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems is beneficial

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data entry for calibration logs

Key Skills and Competencies :

Attention to Detail : Ability to detect wear, damage, or drift in measurement tools

Organizational Skills : Capable of managing calibration schedules, tracking certificates, and maintaining calibration recall logs

Communication : Clear communication with external calibration vendors, quality engineers, and production personnel

Problem Solving : Able to identify and quarantine out-of-tolerance tools and work with stakeholders on corrective actions

Documentation & Recordkeeping : Accurate documentation of calibration status, equipment history, and vendor certificates

Time Management : Ability to prioritize and schedule calibrations to minimize production disruptions

Tooling Inventory Management : Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records of measurement tools and calibration equipment

Tooling Audits : Conducts periodic audits of shop tools to verify presence, condition, and calibration status

Annual salary

$37,800.00 - $59,400.00

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington

City (-ies)

12810 State Ave Marysville, WA 98271

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma / GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)