Calibration Technician

Kelly; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Manufacturing Calibration Technician to join a premier manufacturing client in San Jose, CA. The role involves calibrating, testing, and preparing advanced instruments for shipping, with a day shift and a pay of $25 per hour.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of calibration experience, an associate’s degree in a technical field, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Preferred experience with Beckman, Agilent, or Hamilton equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in calibration of manufacturing machines/hardware.
• Associate’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer, Engineering, Life Sciences).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a basic understanding of statistical methods, techniques, formulas, and tests.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, and prepare advanced instruments for shipping following established procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues as the first line of defense.
• Participate in group problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.
• Report to the Manufacturing Supervisor as part of the on-site Production Team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Basic statistics

Team player

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

Beckman equipment

Agilent equipment

Hamilton equipment

Centrifuges

Plate readers

Liquid handling equipment

Job description

Description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Manufacturing Calibration Technician to work at a premier manufacturing client in San Jose, CA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Shift: Day, 9am-5:30pm

Why you should apply to be Manufacturing Calibration Technician:

• Join a respected and innovative leader in the manufacturing industry.
• Work in a collaborative, safety-oriented, and professional environment.
• Opportunity to develop valuable technical skills and contribute to process improvements.

What’s a typical day as Manufacturing Calibration Technician? You’ll be:

• Following established procedures to calibrate, test, and prepare advanced instruments for shipping.
• Serving as the first line of troubleshooting for diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.
• Participating in group problem-solving sessions and process improvement initiatives.
• Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor as part of the on-site Production Team.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing machines/hardware calibration and using data to calibrate manufacturing equipment (must-have).
• Hold an Associate’s degree in a technical field such as Computer, Engineering, or Life Sciences (must-have).
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a basic understanding of statistical methods, techniques, formulas, and tests (must-have).
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude, take initiative, and ask questions as needed.
• Can follow both verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Have good communication skills.
• (Preferred) Bring experience with calibration, automation, centrifuges, plate readers, or familiarity with chemistry and liquid handling equipment.
• (Preferred) Have worked with Beckman, Agilent, or Hamilton equipment.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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