Calibration Technician - Night Shift · Indianapolis ·

BlueRidge Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Job summary

Blue Ridge Automation seeks a full-time Instrument Calibration Technician to perform routine and non-routine calibrations on-site in Indianapolis, following 21 CFR Part 58.63, 210, and 211, in line with GLP/GMP.

The role reports to the Calibration Manager and requires meticulous attention to calibration standards, data integrity, and regulatory documentation, with a 12-hour night shift and a premium rate. Ideal for candidates with FDA-regulated, aerospace or pharmaceutical experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experiences relevant to 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.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts/repairs instruments to meet calibration tolerance requirements.
• Set-up standards and lab equipment to test, calibrate instruments.
• Analyze calibration data relative to MPE and initiate corrective actions for out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, datasheets, and OEM manuals for calibrations.
• Maintain reference standards with traceability to NIST or other metrology institutes.
• Ensure GMP/GLP documentation and support audits and inspections.

Skills

Instrumentation calibration

Regulated environments

Calibration equipment

Beamex ProCal

PLC/Automation

GMP/GLP docs

Tools

Beamex

ProCal

Job description

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 reports to the Calibration Manager 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 night shift (premium rate for night 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.


• Eensure 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