Instrumentation & Calibration Technician – Laboratory

Calibrations & Controls; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Stable Monday-through-Friday schedule

Opportunities for training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Calibrations & Controls is seeking an Instrumentation & Calibration Technician to join our Minnesota shop-based laboratory. You will perform calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of process instrumentation with minimal travel.

The role emphasizes strong technical skills, meticulous documentation, and adherence to safety procedures. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany a stable Monday–Friday schedule in a primarily indoor setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Approximately 3 years of professional calibration/instrumentation experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Experience using electrical or electronic test equipment.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and manufacturer documentation.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with computers and electronic documentation.
• Ability to work independently after training.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration and verification of industrial instrumentation using established procedures and traceable reference standards.
• Perform as-found and as-left testing and make adjustments when appropriate.
• Calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and service equipment including gas detectors, pressure gauges, temperature instruments, pH meters, flow meters, and 4–20 mA instrumentation.
• Diagnose instrument failures and determine repair or replacement needs.
• Document calibration results and maintain records.
• Inspect incoming customer equipment for damage or issues.
• Communicate findings and repair recommendations to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, organized calibration workspace and adherence to safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Documentation & procedures

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Calibration equipment

Test equipment (multimeters, calibrators)

Job description

Pay: $31.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Primarily Shop-Based | No Routine Travel

Calibrations & Controls is a growing calibration and instrumentation service company serving municipal, industrial, manufacturing, and process-control customers throughout Minnesota and the Midwest.

We are looking for an experienced Instrumentation & Calibration Technician to join our team in a primarily shop-based role.

Unlike our field service positions, this technician will spend the majority of their time working in our calibration laboratory performing calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of customer instrumentation. This position does not involve routine customer-site travel or overnight travel.

We are looking for someone with a strong technical background who is comfortable working with industrial instrumentation, test equipment, electrical signals, sensors, and calibration procedures.

Responsibilities

Instrumentation & Calibration Technician – Laboratory

Pay: $31.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Primarily Shop-Based | No Routine Travel

Calibrations & Controls is a growing calibration and instrumentation service company serving municipal, industrial, manufacturing, and process-control customers throughout Minnesota and the Midwest.

We are looking for an experienced Instrumentation & Calibration Technician to join our team in a primarily shop-based role.

Unlike our field service positions, this technician will spend the majority of their time working in our calibration laboratory performing calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of customer instrumentation. This position does not involve routine customer-site travel or overnight travel.

We are looking for someone with a strong technical background who is comfortable working with industrial instrumentation, test equipment, electrical signals, sensors, and calibration procedures.

• Perform calibration and verification of industrial instrumentation using established procedures and traceable reference standards.
• Perform as-found and as-left testing and make adjustments when appropriate.
• Calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and service equipment including:
• Gas detectors and gas monitoring equipment
• Pressure gauges, pressure transmitters, and switches
• Temperature instruments and sensors
• pH and conductivity meters
• Dissolved oxygen instrumentation
• Flow meters and flow instrumentation
• Electrical and 4–20 mA instrumentation
• Process transmitters and related industrial instrumentation
• Use calibration standards, process calibrators, multimeters, pressure standards, temperature equipment, gas calibration equipment, and other test equipment.
• Diagnose instrument failures and determine whether equipment requires adjustment, repair, sensor replacement, or additional service.
• Perform basic repairs and replacement of sensors, batteries, fittings, components, and other serviceable parts.
• Review and interpret manufacturer manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, calibration procedures, and technical documentation.
• Accurately document calibration results, including as-found and as-left readings.
• Complete calibration records, technician notes, and other required documentation.
• Inspect incoming customer equipment for damage, missing components, contamination, or other issues.
• Communicate equipment failures, repair recommendations, and unusual findings to supervisors.
• Maintain calibration standards and laboratory equipment in an organized and professional manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized calibration workspace.
• Follow company quality procedures and safety requirements.
• Assist with developing and improving calibration procedures as experience with equipment and processes grows.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of approximately 3 years of professional experience in calibration, instrumentation, electronics, industrial maintenance, process controls, or a closely related technical field.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Experience using electrical or electronic test equipment.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and manufacturer documentation.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.
• Basic understanding of electrical measurements and signals.
• Comfortable working with computers and electronic documentation.
• Ability to work independently after completing company-specific training.
• Dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Instrument calibration
• Industrial instrumentation
• 4–20 mA loops and process signals
• Pressure calibration
• Temperature calibration
• Flow instrumentation
• Gas detection equipment
• Analytical instrumentation

pH, conductivity, or dissolved oxygen instrumentation

Electrical troubleshooting

Process controls

Water and wastewater instrumentation

Manufacturing or industrial maintenance

Metrology or calibration laboratory work

Additional preferred experience includes:

• Performing as-found and as-left calibrations.
• Working with NIST-traceable calibration standards.
• Troubleshooting failed instrumentation.
• Performing sensor or component replacement.
• Working with multiple manufacturers and instrument types.
• Technical school, trade school, electronics training, instrumentation training, military technical experience, or equivalent hands‑on industrial experience.

What We Are Looking For

• Has meaningful hands-on technical experience and can become productive relatively quickly.
• Enjoys troubleshooting equipment and solving technical problems.
• Takes pride in accurate, high-quality work.
• Pays close attention to small details.
• Is comfortable working on many different types and brands of instrumentation.
• Can follow established calibration procedures consistently.
• Understands the importance of accurate calibration documentation.
• Is comfortable learning unfamiliar equipment by reviewing technical manuals and procedures.
• Can manage multiple customer instruments and calibration jobs while keeping work organized.
• Is dependable, professional, and capable of working independently.

We do not expect applicants to already have experience with every type of instrument we service. Training will be provided on company procedures, equipment, and unfamiliar instrumentation.

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily performed indoors in our calibration shop.

The employee must be able to:

• Sit, stand, and work at a calibration bench for extended periods.
• Frequently use hand tools, calibration equipment, computers, and small instrumentation components.
• Bend, reach, stoop, and move throughout the shop as needed.
• Safely lift and carry instruments and equipment weighing approximately 20–50 lbs.
• Visually inspect displays, gauges, wiring, sensors, fittings, and small components.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday through Friday
• Normal daytime business hours
• Primarily indoor laboratory/shop environment
• No routine overnight travel
• No regular customer-site travel

Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay: $31.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience, technical background, and calibration knowledge.

Calibrations & Controls offers:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Stable Monday-through-Friday work schedule
• Primarily indoor work environment
• Opportunities for additional technical training
• Opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement
• Exposure to a wide variety of industrial instrumentation and calibration technologies

About Calibrations & Controls

Calibrations & Controls provides professional calibration, instrumentation, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and technical services for customers throughout Minnesota and the Midwest.

Our customers include municipalities, water and wastewater facilities, manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, and other organizations that rely on accurate process and environmental instrumentation.

Our technicians work with a wide range of manufacturers and instrument types, providing an opportunity to develop broad technical knowledge and specialized calibration skills.

• If you have experience in calibration, instrumentation, electronics, process controls, or industrial maintenance and are looking for a stable technical position without regular field travel, we encourage you to apply.