Calibration Test Technician

Kelly Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Short-term disability

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Manufacturing Calibration Test Technician in San Jose, CA, on-site. The role involves calibrating, testing, and preparing automated laboratory instruments for shipment, using data-driven methods to guide calibration decisions and support production improvements.

Schedule starts with 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. training, then transitions to 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. after training, pending manager confirmation. First month is a training period with the team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant manufacturing equipment or hardware calibration experience.
• Associate degree in a technical field such as computer technology, engineering, or life sciences.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and basic knowledge of statistical methods.
• Initiative, clear communication, and ability to follow instructions and work on a team.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and prepare automated laboratory instruments for shipment.
• Use equipment data and sound judgment to make calibration decisions and support production improvements.

Skills

Calibration experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Manufacturing Calibration Test Technician

Location: San Jose, CA | On-site |

Pay: Up to $25.46/hour

Calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and prepare automated laboratory instruments for shipment. Use equipment data and sound judgment to make calibration decisions and support production improvements.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. during the first month of training. After training, the schedule is expected to move to 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., pending manager confirmation.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing equipment or hardware calibration experience, including using data to calibrate equipment.
• Associate degree in a technical field, such as computer technology, engineering, or life sciences.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and basic knowledge of statistical methods.
• Initiative, clear communication, and ability to follow instructions and work on a team.

Preferred: Experience with automation, centrifuges, plate readers, chemistry, or liquid-handling equipment.

This role is suited to candidates whose qualifications align with the associate-degree requirement and hands-on technician scope. Master's degree holders may be considered overqualified.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center.

Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws.

A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive Action employer.

We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities.

At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center.

Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws.

A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.