Calibration Technician - Day Shift

Blue Ridge Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Ridge Automation is seeking a full-time Instrument Calibration Technician for 100% onsite work at our Indianapolis facility. The role focuses on routine and non-routine calibrations in FDA-regulated environments, aligning with GLP and GMP standards.

You will maintain traceability to NIST, use Beamex or ProCal systems, and work with instruments, PLCs, and calibration equipment. Shifts are 12 hours day, with rotating weekends.

Formación

• 3+ years of calibration experience in regulated environments.
• Minimum 2 years in instrumentation/calibration within regulated/industrial environments.
• Familiar with 21 CFR Part 58.63, Part 210, and Part 211.
• Proficient with calibration equipment (multimeters, temperature calibrators, baths, gauges).
• Experience with calibration management systems Beamex or ProCal.
• Understanding of MPE and reference standards traceable to national metrology.
• Ability to support audits and documentation per GMP/GLP.

Responsabilidades

• Adjusts/repairs instruments to meet calibration tolerance requirements.
• Set-up standards and lab equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate instruments.
• Participate in lean initiatives to increase efficiency, solve problems, and improve quality.
• Interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, datasheets, and OEM manuals to guide calibrations.
• Maintain reference standards with traceability to NIST or other metrology institutes.
• Ensure timely calibration support to manufacturing, packaging, quality, and other departments.
• Support GMP/GLP documentation practices and audits.

Conocimientos

Calibration experience

FDA GMP GLP

Instrumentation

Beamex ProCal

PLC / control valves

MPE knowledge

NIST traceability

Data analysis

Herramientas

Beamex

ProCal

Multimeters

Temperature calibrators

Oil/Ice baths

Pressure gauges

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Blue Ridge Automation is a leading automation company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency for our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our core values: Teamwork, Character, Grit, Excellence, Progress, and Vision.

Job Summary

Blue Ridge Automation is seeking to fill a full-time Instrument Calibration Technician. The Calibration Technician performs routine and non-routine instrument calibrations in compliance with 21 CFR Part 58.63, Part 210, and Part 211, aligning with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This includes maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on a variety of equipment and instruments. This position will report to Blue Ridge's Foreman onsite and is 100% onsite. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented technician who has previous experience in FDA-regulated, aerospace, or pharmaceutical environments.

Job Details

Position Type: Hourly Full-Time

Location: Onsite at Blue Ridge Client in Indianapolis

Shift: 12 hour day shift. Rotating every other weekend (Week 1: Mon, Thurs, Fri. Week 2: Tues, Wed, Sat, Sun)

Key Responsibilities

• Adjusts/repairs instruments to meet calibration tolerance requirements.
• Set-up standards and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate instruments—including researching instrument specification and calibration techniques for new equipment, as applicable.
• Participate in continuous improvement functions (lean initiatives), which increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality Analyze calibration data relative to Maximum Permissible Error (MPE) and initiate corrective actions for out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, datasheets, and OEM manuals to guide both field and bench calibrations.
• Maintain reference standards with traceability to NIST or other national metrology institutes.
• Ensure timely and accurate calibration support to manufacturing, packaging, quality, and other departments where current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) equipment and instruments are used.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/GLP documentation practices and support both internal audits and external regulatory inspections.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years Experiences, skills, certifications, or expertise that are relevant and desirable this position.
• Minimum 2 years experience in instrumentation or calibration within regulated or industrial environments
• Working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 58.63, Part 210, and Part 211
• Proficiency in using calibration equipment such as multimeters, temperature calibrators, oil/ice baths, and pressure gauges
• Familiarity with Beamex, ProCal, or comparable calibration management systems
• Understanding of Secondary Reference Points and Maximum Permissible Error (MPE)
• Experience with automation systems, PLCs, or control valves
• Other duties as required and may require overtime work and/or the occasional night shift.

Headquartered in Indiana, Blue Ridge began in 2011 focused on complex food and beverage liquid processing system automation.

As the company grew, so did our list of innovative solutions for our clients: better data visibility, electrical planning and facility power safety, and finding skilled technicians to augment their teams.

Our goal is to empower clients with the tools needed to own their operations, and sustain long-term growth. We want businesses coming back to work with us because they want to, never because they have to.

Today, our diverse team of experts provide custom turnkey solutions to leading companies in a range of industries: