Calibration Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 4590109
Date Posted: 1/22/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Dayton, OH
Salary: $28 - $35
Description
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- Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in one or more of the following disciplines – Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency, in order 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 action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.
- Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable
- Prepare calibration reports and certificates
- Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurement tasks for which they are not principally used
- Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures
- Interact with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, Account Managers, and customers
- Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions
- Must possess good written and oral, communication skills
- Basic ability to troubleshoot repair, align and optimize precision equipment
- Basic computer skills
- Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel
- Minimum one year of calibration experience some of which can be offset by formal metrology training
- Must have very good interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong attention to details
- Must be a self motivator, work as a team player, and follow written procedures
- Physical Demands
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance
- Occasional standing and bending are required
- Working Environment
- Works primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment at location and/or customer sites
- Travel may be required to other domestic and possibly international locations


















