Calibration Technician - Pittsburgh, PA

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations and Sick time

401k Plan

Health, Vision, and Dental coverage

Job summary

Instrument Calibration Solutions, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Calibration Technician to join our lab. The role involves calibrating, adjusting, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical instrumentation, in both lab and field settings.

You will interpret technical documentation, prepare Calibration Certificates and reports, and collaborate with operations to meet turnaround goals while supporting junior technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hands-on calibration lab/field service experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and quality commitment.
• Valid driver’s license and local travel ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and process instrumentation.
• Execute calibration work independently in the laboratory and at customer sites.
• Apply measurement techniques, uncertainty concepts, and TAR/TUR principles.
• Accurately complete calibration certificates, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Interpret customer purchase orders, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with operations and scheduling to meet turnaround commitments.
• Maintain calibration standards and equipment in a safe, organized condition.
• Interface with customers to clarify requirements and questions.
• Assist training and mentoring of junior technicians as possible.
• Identify service opportunities and relay internally.
• Support general laboratory operations as required.

Skills

Strong mathematical aptitude

Proficiency with measurement equipment

Read and interpret procedures

Clear written and verbal communication

Organizational and time-management

MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Customer-focused demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

MET/CAL

BenchTop

IndySoft

Job description

Description

Calibration Technician – Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA | Instrument Calibration Solutions, LLC | Service
Instrument Calibration Solutions, LLC . | https://instrumentcs.com/
Full-time | $22.00 - $29.00 / Hour (DOE)

Position Overview

Instrument Calibration Solutions, LLC (ICS) is seeking a Calibration Technician to join our Pittsburgh, PA laboratory. This role is intended for a technician who can work independently, apply sound metrology principles, and deliver accurate, compliant calibration services in laboratory and onsite environments.

This position aligns with industry-leading calibration organizations while maintaining ISC’s culture of quality, accountability, and long-term customer partnership. Growth opportunities are available for technicians seeking to expand technical depth and responsibility.

*We are currently located in Aliquippa, PA and will be moving to Pittsburgh towards the end of 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and process instrumentation
• Execute calibration work independently in the laboratory and at customer sites as assigned
• Apply appropriate measurement techniques, uncertainty concepts, and TAR/TUR principles
• Accurately complete calibration certificates, reports, and supporting documentation
• Interpret customer purchase orders, specifications, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with operations and scheduling staff to meet turnaround commitments
• Maintain calibration standards, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition
• Interface professionally with customers to clarify requirements and answer technical questions
• Assist with training and mentoring of junior technicians as experience allows
• Identify potential service opportunities during customer interactions and relay internally
• Support general laboratory operations as required

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Hands-on experience in a calibration laboratory, field service, or related technical environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed

Preferred:

• Associate degree or technical training in Electronics, Metrology, or Engineering Technology
• Experience working under ISO/IEC 17025 and/or ANSI/NCSL Z540
• Familiarity with uncertainty budgets, statistics, and multi-discipline calibration
• Experience with calibration software (MET/CAL, BenchTop, IndySoft, etc.)
• ASQ CCT/CMT, PMEL, or equivalent military metrology training

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical ability
• Proficiency with electronic and mechanical measurement equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and specifications
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Customer-focused and professional demeanor

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, and handle lab equipment
• Exposure to electrical equipment and moving mechanical parts
• Occasional work at customer facilities in industrial or laboratory environments

Benefits Offered

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations and Sick time
• 401k Plan
• Health, Vision, and Dental coverage

About Us

ICS, LLC. provides complete metrology solutions for calibration and repair of electrical, mechanical, optical, and process control instruments to meet stringent documentation and quality requirements. Our calibration services meet the applicable requirements of ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 and ISO/IEC 17025, using standards with accuracies traceable to NIST or compared to nationally or internationally recognized consensus standards. ISC LLC. prides itself on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. Our background in the United States Marine Corps calibration program gave us a high-level of knowledge in electrical and mechanical metrology.

Our staff of highly qualified calibration technicians take great pride in their work. We do it right the first time, every time, and in the process, we make sure customer needs are met, and expectations are exceeded. At ISC LLC., we develop a relationship and partnership with our customers and take the time to listen to our customers and understand each industry. ISC LLC. partnered with Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. in 2020 to optimize service opportunities even further.