Calibration Technician

Calibration Technician I

Job Location Westerville 575 - Westerville, OH 43082

Travel Percentage None

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level High School Degree or Equivalent

Job Category Manufacturing

Calibration Technician

At Lake Shore Cryotronics, there are hundreds of different ways our employees help advance science. The groundbreaking contributions that get satellites into space or high-speed rail on a track can all start with YOU. Come join our team and leave your mark in the history of science and technology that benefits humanity!

About the Role:

Want to contribute your technical skills to a growing organization? We are currently in need of Calibration Technician to assemble, test, and manufacture quality calibrated temperature sensors following established procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• A. Load and unload temperature sensors onto calibration cryostat probes, including "wet" and "dry" calibration systems under supervision.
• B. Follow established manufacturing procedures and processes to calibrate temperature sensors with supervision.
• C. Use liquid helium and liquid nitrogen in a safe manner for use in calibration, including storage and transportation of materials.
• D. May load, calibrate, and unload high temperature bath systems.
• E. Use data processing software to generate reports to engineers for review and approval.
• F. Troubleshoot and investigate simple errors with both calibration probes and calibration systems.
• G. Follow established manufacturing processes with assistance that may include supervision, technical guidance, detailed procedures, or software programs giving step-by-step instructions.
• H. Assemble, test, and calibrate products requiring semi-routine but non-complex processes.
• I. Prepare assemblies or sub-assemblies for release to either internal or external customers.
• J. Complete documentation and quality records before, during, and after calibration runs.
• K. Control and segregate non-conforming product or materials.
• L. May require specific interaction with ERP system to ensure inventory and job accuracy.

Required Qualifications:

• A two-year technical degree OR 2+ years calibration, assembly, soldering, and/or chemical handling experience.
• Functional knowledge of the tools and instrumentation that are required to perform the assigned task, such as mechanical hand tools, precision measuring equipment, soldering equipment, handheld multi-meters, and associated scientific equipment.
• Ability to lift 50lbs manually.
• Must past vision acuity tests with or without vision correction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General background knowledge of physics and/or electrical engineering.

Why Lake Shore Cryotronics?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that develops cutting‑edge solutions for aerospace, quantum computing, and physics research.
• Global Impact: Over 60% of our sales come from outside North America. We also work with industry‑leading customers like IBM, CERN, Google, and Blue Origin.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside engineers, physicists, and scientists to ensure our products meet the highest quality standards.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Pay starts at $23.50+ per hour
• Comprehensive Insurance Package: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401k Matching: Secure your future with our 401k matching program.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Employer contributions to your HSA.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance starting at 17 days of PTO per year and 12-14 paid holidays.
• Wellness Incentive Program: Stay healthy with our wellness program and enjoy an onsite fitness facility.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your education with our support.
• Career Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement.

About Lake Shore Cryotronics:

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. is a privately owned company with over 50 years of continued growth and profitability. We are an international leader in developing innovative measurement and control solutions, including cryogenic temperature sensors, magnetic test equipment, and metrology systems. Our headquarters is in Westerville, OH, a northeast suburb of Columbus.

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Please Note:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, an E‑Verify employer, and a drug and tobacco‑free company. This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.