Calibration Technician

Danfoss; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Training opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Calibration Technician to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement systems across manufacturing operations. You will calibrate, maintain, and verify instruments and coordinate external calibrations with ISO 17025 vendors.

The role emphasizes KPI monitoring, record-keeping, and support for corrective actions, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must include strong problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T at a basic level.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, maintain, and verify measuring equipment across manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate calibration schedules with ISO 17025-certified vendors and ensure timely completion.
• Monitor calibration KPIs and escalate overdue or out-of-tolerance equipment; support corrective actions.
• Maintain calibration records and support purchasing processes and compliance with standards.
• Troubleshoot and disposition damaged or nonconforming gauges; assist with NCRs and containment.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Inspection tools

Job description

The Impact You\'ll Make

As a Calibration Technician, you\'ll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the measurement systems that support manufacturing quality. Your work will help prevent defects, maintain compliance, and ensure products meet customer and industry standards.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Perform calibration, maintenance, and verification of measuring and test equipment, gauges, tools, and fixtures used throughout manufacturing operations.
• Manage calibration schedules and coordinate external calibration services with ISO 17025-certified vendors, ensuring compliance and timely completion.
• Monitor and maintain calibration KPIs, proactively identifying risks, escalating overdue or out-of-tolerance equipment, and supporting corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, process purchasing requisitions and purchase orders, and support compliance with internal quality requirements and external standards.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, or disposition damaged or nonconforming gauges, while supporting investigations, NCR generation, and containment activities related to calibration failures.

What We\'re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED and 3 to 5 years of experience in calibration, quality, inspection, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
• Hands-on experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and a basic understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and email, along with experience maintaining equipment records or databases.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.

What You\'ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You\'ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You\'ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they\'re worth asking about—we think they\'re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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