Calibration Technician - 1st shift

Perrigo; Allegan Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Calibration Technician for 1st shift in Allegan, MI. You will manage balance/calibration programs, perform instrument calibration, verification, and repairs in the calibration lab, ensuring compliance with SOPs and cGMP.

Reporting to the Asset Reliability Calibration and Purified Water Manager, you will support preventive maintenance, spare parts planning, and continuous calibration improvements to reduce downtime and maintain quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working in calibration with balances and scales.
• Knowledge of NIST Handbook 44 and A2LA accreditation preferred.
• Weights/Measures certification preferred MDARD; ISO/IEC 17025 preferred.
• Experience with CMMS software (Blue Mountain and SAP).

Responsibilities

• Manage the scale/balance program and certified weights for Perrigo, MI.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair scales and balances across PMI and PMH.
• Perform instrument calibration, verification, and repairs in the calibration lab.
• Ensure daily housekeeping and safety compliance per SOPs and cGMP.
• Complete PM work orders timely; address emergencies and chronic issues.
• Assist with calibration frequency optimization and spare part inventory.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

cGMP awareness

Tools

Blue Mountain CMMS

SAP CMMS

Job description

Perrigo

Calibration Technician - 1st shift

Allegan, MI, US, 49010

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

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Description Overview

Responsibility will be to manage and perform balance/scale calibrations, verifications, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs at Perrigo Allegan (PMI) and Holland (PMH) facilities. Perform instrument calibration, verification, and repairs on instrumentation/equipment in the calibration laboratory in compliance with manufacturer, site SOPS, applicable state codes, and/or local requirements.

Reporting structure

• Job will report to the Asset Reliability Calibration and Purified Water Manager
• Primary hours 1st shift but on a flex 8 schedule

Scope of the Role

• Manage the scale/balance program along with managing all certified weights for Perrigo, MI
• Calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs scales and balances throughout PMI and PMH
• Perform instrument calibration, verification, and repairs on instrumentation/equipment in the calibration laboratory
• Ensure daily housekeeping and safety activity compliance
• Ensure the calibration tasks and preventative maintenance (PM) work orders are completed in a timely manner; emergency and planned work orders are effectively resolved; and chronic issues addressed
• Responsible for following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliance, training, and resolving maintenance related or other area problems.
• Assist in streamlining and optimizing calibration frequencies and test points
• Assist in developing spare part inventory
• Assists with validation or quality concerns as required
• Continuously looking for calibration improvements to improve productivity, quality, reduce breakdowns, and reduce costs

Experience Required

• Take off-hour calls or address situations that happen outside of normal working hours to minimize downtime
• Ability to collaborate with other team members, share responsibilities, and cover for other team members when they are on vacation or leave
• Enroll and complete Perrigo Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) requirements
• Attention to details and needs to follow cGMP principles

• Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize routine and assigned calibration activities
• Ability to obtain lift truck certification upon hire and safely work at elevated heights using ladders and other approved equipment as required to perform job duties
• Must be able to wear required respiratory protection and perform calibration and troubleshooting activities in areas where respiratory protective equipment is necessary
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, and work in a variety of positions. Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. (23 kg) and occasionally lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs.) is required to calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment.

Work experience

• 3+ years working in the calibration field performing calibrations, verifications, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on balances and scales and work in A2LA accreditation laboratory
• Knowledge and interpretation of NIST Handbook 44 and/or work in a A2LA accreditation laboratory
• Weights and Measures certification preferred MDARD
• ISO/IEC 17025 preferred

• Experience using CMMS software (preferable Blue Mountain and SAP)

Benefits We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo

Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids

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