Calibration Technician – Precision Instrumentation

Cherokee Federal; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FSA and HSA options

Professional development and training

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Calibration Technician position in Albany, GA with Cherokee Federal. The role requires applying metrology principles to calibrate instruments and systems, setting up calibration equipment, and ensuring traceability.

Strong emphasis on independent work, safety, and precise documentation within a government-contracted environment. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or six months of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, safety procedures, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality inspection methods and proficiency with measuring tools.
• Works independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high attention to detail and production efficiency.
• Basic proficiency with computers and inventory systems.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced production environment; adapts quickly to shifting priorities.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stands, bends, reaches; strong manual dexterity required.
• Comfortable working around heat, fumes, and noise typical of industrial settings
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Apply metrology principles to calibrate precision measurement instruments, systems, and standards, including pulse generators, frequency counters, voltmeters, optical time-domain reflectometers, dimensional measurement devices, and electro optic test systems.
• Set up and operate calibration equipment and standards under actual or simulated conditions; use physical dimensional reference standards to ensure traceability.
• Establish appropriate measurement tolerances based on equipment specifications.
• Systematically identify calibration issues, define root causes, and evaluate alternative corrective actions.
• Calculate test uncertainty and test uncertainty ratio (TUR) to confirm suitability of calibration standards; document measurement uncertainty per national and international standards.
• Use computer programming routines to configure and adjust equipment operating parameters.
• Deliver work that meets quality standards and complete assignments within established timelines.
• Troubleshoot and repair new systems during operational testing; refine procedures to address unforeseen defects.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely, following established safety rules and regulations.
• Draft and submit changes to detailed schematics, drawings, and maintenance procedures for approval and use by junior personnel.
• Document software applications and modifications; submit all documentation to the Configuration/Data Management (C/DM) office.
• Test and debug programs to detailed requirements; submit completed application software to the C/DM office.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic principles.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection methods

Measuring tools

Independent work

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Physical stamina (50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Calibration Technician position in Albany, GA with Cherokee Federal. The role requires applying metrology principles to calibrate instruments and systems, setting up calibration equipment, and ensuring traceability.

Strong emphasis on independent work, safety, and precise documentation within a government-contracted environment. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.