Calibration Technician
Also posted as Also posted as: Calibration Technician II, Sr Calibration Technician, Technician II
A calibration technician measures, tests, and adjusts instruments and gauges so every measurement an operation makes is accurate and traceable to standards. It's a hands-on job in labs and production environments, and many people start with a two-year associate degree or a focused certificate rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
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Calibrate instruments
Test gauges, sensors, and instruments against reference standards.
Maintain traceability
Keep every calibration documented and traceable to national standards.
Run precision measurement
Use CMMs, micrometers, and metrology equipment to verify parts and tools.
Manage cal schedules
Track due dates and keep the entire instrument fleet in tolerance.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Calibration
Testing and adjusting instruments so their measurements stay accurate and traceable.
Metrology
The science of precise measurement, from gauges to CMMs, with full traceability.
Troubleshooting
Isolating root causes fast using a systematic, test-driven approach.
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