Calibration Technician (MO)
About The Position
Fox Valley Metrology is one of the nation's largest ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratories, providing precision calibration, repair, and measurement services to manufacturers across industries including aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, semiconductor, electronics, food processing, and Fortune 500 manufacturing. As a trusted partner to thousands of organizations nationwide, we help ensure the accuracy and reliability of the precision measurement equipment our customers depend on every day. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we invest heavily in training, career development, and opportunities for long-term growth. Fox Valley Metrology is seeking mechanically and technically inclined individuals to join our growing team of Calibration Technicians. We provide specialized training and place technicians in the calibration discipline that best matches their experience and strengths. Opportunities include: Mechanical Calibration, Electronics Calibration, Hand Tool Calibration, Hard Gage Calibration, Dimensional Inspection. Compensation is based on experience, technical background, and assigned calibration specialty, with opportunities for advancement as your skills and certifications grow.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in manufacturing, machining, maintenance, automotive repair, industrial service, quality control, military, electronics, HVAC, or another technical trade.
- Comfortable using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Ability to learn new technical processes and procedures.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to adapt to new software platforms and follow detailed procedures.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of mechanical, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, maintenance, or calibration experience.
- Previous calibration or metrology experience.
- Military PMEL or calibration training.
- Quality inspection or quality assurance experience.
- Experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators, torque tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, pressure gauges, force gauges, or other precision measuring equipment.
- Ability to read blueprints or engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with ISO quality systems or regulated manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Calibrate, inspect, troubleshoot, and verify precision measuring and testing equipment.
- Perform calibration on a variety of mechanical, electronic, dimensional, and hand measurement instruments.
- Test, diagnose, and repair equipment to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.
- Follow established calibration procedures and ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards.
- Document calibration results and maintain accurate service records.
- Read engineering drawings, technical specifications, and calibration procedures.
- Develop and improve calibration procedures where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with fellow technicians to complete projects safely, efficiently, and accurately.
- Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
- Depending on the position, provide on-site calibration support to customer facilities with occasional overnight travel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay ($23.00–$33.00/hour DOE)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% Company Match
- Three Weeks of Paid Time Off after a 120-day probationary period
- Paid Holidays
- Paid technical training and ongoing professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Stable, growing company serving customers nationwide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
