Calibration Technician

Position: Calibration Technician I
Job Title:

Calibration Technician

Job Description

The Calibration Technician I is responsible for applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment across various disciplines such as Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency. The role involves ensuring measurement accuracy and utilizing appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures. The technician will work under general instructions and apply job skills and company policies to complete a variety of tasks, recognizing deviations from accepted practices as necessary.

Responsibilities

+ Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in various disciplines to ensure compliance with published specifications.

+ Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards.

+ Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of precision equipment.

+ Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.

+ Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective actions such as adjustments, component replacement, and correction factors.

+ Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable.

+ Prepare calibration reports and certificates.

+ Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurement tasks.

+ Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures.

+ Interact with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, Account Managers, and customers.

+ Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.

+ Ability to perform general math and algebra functions.

+ Strong written and oral communication skills.

+ Basic ability to troubleshoot, repair, align, and optimize precision equipment.

+ Basic computer skills, proficient in MS Word and Excel.

+ Minimum one year of calibration experience, some of which can be offset by formal metrology training.

+ Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

+ Attention to detail.

+ Self-motivated, team player, and ability to follow written procedures.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with calibration, signal generator, pressure, temperature, torque, and spectrum analyzers.

+ 3+ years of calibration experience.

+ Experience in pressure testing, temperature testing, torque testing.

+ Experience working in a lab setting with electronics.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

· Medical, dental & vision

· 401(k)/Roth

· Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

· Short and long-term disability

· Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

· Transportation benefits

· Employee Assistance Program

.Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability  - Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits  - Employee Assistance Program  - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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