Calibration Technician – Walker Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Calibration Technician in Walker, MI to join manufacturers in the region. The role focuses on maintaining instrument accuracy, recording results, and ensuring traceability of calibration standards, with a salary between $50,000 and $77,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities include following procedures, reporting trends, calibrating instruments on a schedule, and updating equipment records.

Qualifications

• Follows procedures and quality system requirements.
• Reads procedures, specs, and technical drawings.
• Experience calibrating instruments in manufacturing or lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Follow written procedures and quality system requirements for each task.
• Report calibration problems and equipment trends to the supervisor.
• Calibrate measuring instruments and test equipment on a scheduled basis.
• Record calibration results and update equipment records in the tracking system.
• Compare readings against known standards and adjust instruments as needed.
• Tag and quarantine equipment that fails calibration or is out of tolerance.
• Perform routine checks and minor repairs on gauges, meters, and sensors.
• Maintain calibration standards and verify their traceability.

Skills

Read procedures

Technical drawings

Calibration basics

Data logging

Measurement tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in electronics/metrology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Multimeters

Job description

Job Description:

Calibration Technician | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $50,000 – $77,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling as a calibration technician? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Walker area seeking experienced Calibration Technicians to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Calibration Technician opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Walker in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Comstock Park.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Walker area that add Calibration Technicians to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you’re looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

• Follow written procedures and quality system requirements for each task.
• Report calibration problems and equipment trends to the supervisor.
• Calibrate measuring instruments and test equipment on a scheduled basis.
• Record calibration results and update equipment records in the tracking system.
• Compare readings against known standards and adjust instruments as needed.
• Tag and quarantine equipment that fails calibration or is out of tolerance.
• Perform routine checks and minor repairs on gauges, meters, and sensors.
• Maintain calibration standards and verify their traceability.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to read procedures, specs, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and multimeters.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail in recording data.
• Understanding of quality standards and calibration traceability.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience calibrating instruments in a manufacturing or lab setting.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with electrical, pressure, or temperature calibration.
• Associate degree in electronics, metrology, or a related field.
• Experience with calibration software and equipment databases.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 requirements.
• Formal metrology or calibration training or certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Measurement Technician, Electronics Technician, Gauge Technician, Quality Control Technician, Metrology Technician, Instrument Technician, Quality Technician, Test Technician, Calibration Specialist

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Access Support BASIC Lean Manufacturing Instrumentation Six Sigma Calibration Salary Computer Skills Hiring Partnerships Participation Recruiting Compensation Manufacturing Data Entry Records Pressure Preparation Software Engineering Management

Salary Package:

$ 50,000.00 – 77,000.00 (US Dollar)