Calibration Technician IV

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 86,699,256 - 108,813,868; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day 1

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA/FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

Paid sick leave

Caregiver leave

401(k) with 4% match

Wellness resources

Nine company holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Mesa Labs is seeking a Calibration Technician IV in Bozeman, MT to perform advanced calibration, maintenance, and repair of precision instruments used in manufacturing and laboratory environments.

The role requires diagnosing complex issues, ensuring calibration traceability, and contributing to continuous improvement while adhering to quality and safety standards. Eligible for a 10% annual bonus in addition to base compensation.

Qualifications

• Advanced calibration knowledge across multiple technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting with complex failures and measurement discrepancies.
• Maintain thorough calibration records and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex calibration, maintenance, and repair of precision equipment.
• Troubleshoot failures using advanced diagnostic techniques.
• Ensure traceability and conformity to ISO 17025 and FDA/GMP.

Skills

Calibration expertise

Troubleshooting

Documentation practices

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Instrumentation/Industrial Technology/Metrology

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we're passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

Mesa Labs offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and bonus opportunities.

Base Compensation Range: $30.29/hr - $37.86/hr

This position is eligible for an annual 10% bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary.

Outstanding Benefits and Perks

• Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• 3 weeks of accrued vacation time; accruals begin on Day 1
• Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
• Four weeks paid Caregiver leave after 1 year of service or per state leave laws
• 401(k) plan with 4% Safe Harbor match on 4% employee contribution from Day 1
• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources
• Nine paid company holidays per year
• Overtime opportunities

Company Description

Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries.

Job Summary

The Calibration Technician IV is the senior technical specialist responsible for performing complex calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of precision test and measurement equipment used in manufacturing, laboratory, and service environments. This role serves as a technical resource for the calibration team, performs the most difficult calibration activities, resolves complex equipment issues, supports continuous improvement efforts, and provides technical guidance to less experienced technicians. The Calibration Technician IV works independently with minimal supervision while ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Calibration, Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform complex calibration, adjustment, verification, maintenance, and repair of precision test and measurement equipment across multiple technologies.
• Independently troubleshoot complex calibration failures, equipment malfunctions, and measurement discrepancies using advanced diagnostic techniques.
• Perform advanced electrical, mechanical, pressure, temperature, flow, dimensional, and specialized instrument calibrations.
• Evaluate equipment condition and recommend repair, refurbishment, replacement, or retirement as appropriate.
• Ensure calibration standards and equipment maintain required traceability and measurement integrity.

Technical Leadership & Problem Solving

• Serve as the technical resource for complex calibration questions and unusual measurement challenges.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to Calibration Technicians and other technical personnel.
• Assist in resolving difficult equipment issues requiring advanced technical expertise.
• Review complex calibration results and recommend corrective actions.
• Support investigations related to calibration discrepancies, equipment failures, or audit findings.

Documentation, Compliance & Quality Systems

• Maintain complete calibration records, certificates, maintenance histories, and traceability documentation.
• Ensure calibration activities comply with ISO 17025, NIST traceability, FDA, GMP, and company quality system requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing technical documentation and responding to calibration-related inquiries.
• Review calibration documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

Continuous Improvement & Process Support

• Identify opportunities to improve calibration methods, documentation, equipment utilization, and workflow efficiency.
• Assist with implementation of new calibration equipment, software, procedures, and technologies.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to calibration systems.
• Recommend improvements that increase equipment reliability, measurement accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Support standardization of calibration procedures across equipment and facilities where applicable.

Equipment & Asset Management

• Maintain calibration standards, reference equipment, specialized tools, and support equipment.
• Monitor calibration schedules and ensure equipment remains within required calibration intervals.
• Assist with evaluation, procurement, and qualification of new calibration equipment and standards.
• Support inventory management of calibration standards, spare parts, and consumable materials.

Training & Technical Development

• Provide technical coaching and mentoring to Calibration Technicians.
• Assist with onboarding and technical training for new technicians.
• Demonstrate proper calibration techniques, documentation practices, and troubleshooting methods.
• Promote knowledge sharing and technical best practices across the calibration team.
• Maintain current knowledge of calibration technologies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements through continuous learning.

Experience & Education

• Associate degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Industrial Technology, Metrology, or related technical discipline preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in calibration, instrumentation, metrology, or related technical environment.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, military experience, and related work experience will be considered.

Knowledge & Skillsets

• Advanced knowledge of calibration principles, instrumentation, and measurement science.
• Expertise calibrating electrical, mechanical, pressure, temperature, dimensional, and electronic instrumentation.
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong understanding of ISO 17025, NIST traceability, FDA, GMP, and quality system requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, calibration procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to other technicians.
• Proficiency with calibration management software, CMMS, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations.

Physical Demands

• Sitting: Occasionally while documenting calibration activities and reviewing records.
• Standing or walking: Frequently while performing calibration and maintenance activities.
• Using computers: Frequent use of computers, calibration software, and office equipment.
• Lifting: Occasionally up to 35 pounds when moving equipment, calibration standards, or tooling.
• Repetitive motions: Frequent use of hands and precision tools while performing calibration activities.
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform detailed instrument inspections and measurements.

Environmental Conditions

• Workspace: Combination of laboratory, manufacturing, service, and office environments.
• Lighting: Standard laboratory and manufacturing lighting.
• Noise Levels: Moderate noise with occasional exposure to manufacturing equipment.
• Ergonomics: Workstations designed to support both bench work and computer-based documentation.
• Ventilation: Standard laboratory and manufacturing ventilation systems.
• PPE: Required as appropriate when working in designated production or laboratory areas.

Equal Opportunity

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Background checks may be conducted upon offer acceptance.

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