Calibration Technician
Job Description
Location: Rochester, NY
Pay Rate: $30 - $34/hour
Schedule: Onsite, Monday–Friday
- Utilize test and diagnostic equipment to calibrate, diagnose, and repair instruments and working standards.
- Perform calibration and alignment checks, including adjustments, modifications, and replacements.
- Troubleshoot, test, and maintain equipment, devices, or systems following schematics, manuals, engineering drawings, and verbal/written instructions.
- Maintain detailed documentation in calibration databases regarding asset status, location, calibration findings, and results.
- Perform operational checks on equipment returning from external factory calibration.
- Review 3rd-party calibration certificates for completeness and accuracy.
- Ensure ESD controls are maintained at all times.
- Perform periodic maintenance of lab standards used in calibration.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR Associate’s Degree with 4+ years of related experience.
- Proficient in the use of test equipment including oscilloscopes, meters, signal generators, power supplies, and specialty tools.
- Experience in several of the following: AC/DC, Frequency Counters, Power Sensors, RF Power, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, PXI/PXIe/SCXI, Torque, Pressure, Temperature, Force, Fiber Optics, National Instruments Calibration Executive, HP Vee, SureCal, Fluke Runtime, MetTeam, DAQ, Generators, Microwave, Avionics, Dimensional.
- Strong documentation skills and ability to maintain calibration database records.
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT).
- Knowledge of general metrology practices and standards.
- Working knowledge of electrical basics.
- Proficient use of calibration and test equipment.
- Prior calibration and metrology experience.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication skills for safety, quality, and team activities.
- Positive attitude and openness to learning.
- Strong team collaboration and motivation.
- Adaptability in a dynamic, changing environment.
- Must be able to work onsite, 5 days per week.
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license (travel required between Rochester locations).
- Must demonstrate technical aptitude.