CMT Equipment Calibration Technician- Houston

National Calibration Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-job training

Competitive benefits

Wages

Job summary

A calibration laboratory is seeking motivated Calibration Technicians for its Houston, TX office. Responsibilities include performing basic calibration, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have strong work ethics, provide quality customer service, and be willing to learn. This is an entry-level, full-time position with opportunities for on-the-job training and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and ability to work as a team player.
• Capability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and carry weights of 30 to 50 lbs. periodically.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic calibration and quality control.
• Prepare calibration reports per ASTM/ASME standards.
• Review data for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented writing

Basic math skills

Job description

National Calibration Inc is a growing full-service ISO 17025 Accredited Calibration Laboratory established in 1955 with multiple offices throughout the Southwestern United States.

We are a family‑owned business based in Scottsdale, AZ, with openings in Houston, TX, looking for motivated people to fill calibration technician roles in a very fast‑paced, quality‑first environment.

Our accredited laboratory provides calibration and repair of test and measurement equipment across various domains—including Electronics, Force, Linear, Torque, Pressure, Weight, and Nuclear Gauges.

Calibration Technicians will be responsible for basic calibration, quality, customer service, and operational requirements for their assigned section. Taskings will be performed in coordination with the Corporate Office and the Regional Manager, with a focus on learning proper techniques, theory, application, development, and quality processes. Technicians will progress to become quality‑oriented, productive members of the team.

Job Duties

• Experience with equipment associated with testing and inspecting construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, and hot mix asphalt for quality control/quality assurance in laboratory and construction job sites.
• Prepare calibration reports on activities and equipment in accordance with ASTM/ASME standards.
• Review data for accuracy and completeness.

Job Requirements

• Position requires up to 50% or more travel.
• Previous construction material testing experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work as a team player.
• Capability to work independently.
• Strong communication and detailed writing skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 30 to 50 lbs. and 80 lbs. periodically.
• Basic math and writing skills.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to learn and understand the Quality System and the ISO 17025 standard as it relates to calibration.
• Willingness to focus on developing skills for completing calibrations using developed procedures and practices to ensure and understand the operation and use of the equipment being serviced.
• Willingness to review standards and specifications to develop calibration templates, procedures, and set guidelines for approval through QA and in accordance with international standards.
• Willingness to learn and maintain, repair, and calibrate physical/dimensional and basic electronics test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) and laboratory standards with experience in all technical areas.
• Clean driving record.
• Pre‑employment drug screening.

Pre‑employment drug screening. National Calibration, Inc. provides on‑job training across multiple disciplines, and competitive benefits and wages.

Visit our website at: https://nationalcalibration.com/

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing