Calibration Technician

The Calibration Technician is responsible for performing calibration of test instruments which assure measurement accuracy within the Quality Management System (QMS). This role ensures that all equipment measurement accuracy and supporting data meet the companys high standards of performance repeatability and compliance. The Calibration Technician collaborates closely with the quality and operations teams to mitigate equipment down-time generate accurate calibration data and ensure proper identification of calibration status.

Salary: $24- $28/hr DOE

Generate and verify calibration certification data
Initiate and support corrective actions for out of tolerance conditions
Support calibration-related inquiries from lab personnel
Perform simple and complex calibrations (e.g. dimensional force alignment temperature dynamic verifications)
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Calibration Supervisor

2-year associate degree in a science or technical discipline or equivalent experience
Experience interpreting calibration procedures and requirements required
Experience in test equipment maintenance a plus
Ability to repeatedly lift a minimum of 45lbs safely
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
Familiarity with statistical analysis root cause analysis and measurement uncertainty principles
Familiarity with and ability to interpret Quality Management System accreditation standards such as ISO 9001 AS9100 ISO 17025
Work independently and effectively with little supervision
Able to prioritize work and keep key stakeholders informed of progress
Adept with delegating tasks to lab and/or management personnel in support of quality compliance activities
Availability flexibility and maturity to represent the company at a broad range of events/projects in the community with customers and within the company
Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities
Well-developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs
Good interpersonal skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respect
Work Environment
The Calibration Technician operates in a professional technical environment that may include laboratory office and production settings. This role requires frequent collaboration with laboratory technicians maintenance and quality teams to monitor and improve equipment calibration performance.
Physical Requirements:
o May occasionally lift or move materials up to 45 pounds.
o Prolonged periods of sitting standing and computer work.
Work Conditions:
o Standard business hours with flexibility to support testing schedules or audits as needed.
o May involve working around laboratory instruments testing equipment or other controlled materials (following all applicable safety protocols).
o Work may include exposure to moderate noise temperature variations and laboratory environments requiring use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.