Field Calibration Technician

Kensington360; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kensington360 in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Calibration Technician to join a specialist calibration, inspection and repair business. You'll calibrate and troubleshoot precision test equipment at customer sites, perform adjustments and basic repairs, and help clients keep instruments accurate and reliable.

The role involves field-based travel (25-40%), visiting sites, building customer relationships, maintaining calibration records, and ensuring compliance with ISO 17025.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of calibration experience.
• Strong understanding of precision measurement and calibration principles.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, customer-focused approach.
• Willingness to travel locally 25-40%.

Responsibilities

• Calibrating, adjusting and carrying out basic repairs on precision test equipment.
• Working primarily with mechanical and dimensional measurement equipment.
• Visiting customer sites and building strong customer relationships.
• Troubleshooting equipment and finding practical solutions.
• Evaluating gage tolerances and measurement methods.
• Maintaining accurate calibration records and documentation.

Skills

Calibration experience

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Customer-facing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ULMs

Micrometers

Calipers

Gage blocks

Optical comparators

CMMs

Job description

• $28-$40 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday-Friday | 25-40% Local Travel

If you enjoy working with precision equipment, troubleshooting technical problems and being out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be a great fit.

We're looking for a Calibration Technician to join a specialist calibration, inspection and repair business. You'll work across customer sites, calibrating and troubleshooting precision equipment, carrying out adjustments and basic repairs, and helping customers keep their measurement equipment accurate and reliable.

The Role

You'll be responsible for:

• Calibrating, adjusting and carrying out basic repairs on precision test equipment
• Working primarily with mechanical and dimensional measurement equipment
• Visiting customer sites and building strong customer relationships
• Troubleshooting equipment and finding practical solutions
• Evaluating gage tolerances and measurement methods
• Maintaining accurate calibration records and documentation

What You'll Need

• 2+ years of calibration experience
• Strong understanding of precision measurement and calibration principles
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• A professional, customer-focused approach
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to travel locally 25-40%

Preferred Skills

• Experience with areas such as pressure, torque, thermodynamics, weight/force, dimensional, electrical or electronic calibration is valuable.
• You may also have worked with ULMs, micrometers, calipers, gage blocks, optical comparators or CMMs.
• Experience with gage management software and ISO 17025 is also a plus.

What's On Offer

• $28-$40 per hour, depending on experience
• Varied, field-based work
• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

If you're looking for a hands-on calibration role where you can work independently, meet customers and solve real technical problems, this could be the opportunity for you.