Calibration Technician

Aerotek; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Calibration Technician for a contract-to-hire role. The shift is Monday–Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This onsite position focuses on precise calibrations, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of production, inspection, and testing equipment. Responsibilities include calibrating devices like calipers, micrometers, and torque wrenches, maintaining process control systems, and documenting calibration activities to meet ISO and internal quality

Qualifications

• Calibrate production, inspection and testing equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on production equipment according to procedures and schedules.
• Calibrate devices such as calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches and other test equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair instrumentation, control systems, sensors, transducers and analyzers.
• Install, maintain and improve process control systems and PLC equipment.
• Set up machines and instrumentation to support production and testing.
• Maintain calibration records and documentation for ISO and internal audits.

Job description

Job Title: Calibration Technician

SHIFT: MondayFriday shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m

Job Description

The Calibration Technician performs precise calibrations, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting on production, inspection, and testing equipment to ensure reliable, accurate performance and compliance with quality standards. This role supports automated manufacturing and process control systems, helps minimize equipment downtime, and maintains thorough documentation for audits and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on production, inspection, and testing equipment in accordance with established procedures, standards, and schedules.
• Conduct instrument calibration on a variety of devices, including calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and other test equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on instrumentation and related equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair instrumentation, control systems, sensors, transducers, analyzers, and related equipment.
• Install, maintain, and improve process control systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Set up machines and associated instrumentation to support production and testing activities.
• Identify and resolve equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Verify equipment performance through testing and validation procedures to confirm accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, certificates, and documentation to ensure compliance with ISO standards, Z540 requirements, and internal quality audits.
• Follow established metrology and instrumentation calibration practices to maintain consistency and traceability of measurements.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to communicate equipment status and recommend improvements to processes and systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Collins, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.63 - $27.88/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Fort Collins,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.