Instrumentation Technician

Actalent; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Instrumentation/Calibration Technician in Holly Springs, NC to support commissioning, startup, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance within a GMP pharmaceutical expansion.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in calibration or instrumentation and a two-year technical degree. This fully onsite role emphasizes safety and precise documentation in a regulated setting, with post‑six‑month perks and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in calibration, instrumentation, metrology, I&E, maintenance, military technical, or related field.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment: GMP, Nuclear, Military, FDA regulated, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform process calibrations on temperature, pressure, flow, conductivity, and pH instrumentation.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Conduct loop checks, loop calibrations, and troubleshoot instrumentation and manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, technical drawings, and instrumentation documentation.
• Complete calibration records, maintenance documentation, and ensure GMP‑compliant paperwork.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

Skills

Calibration

Instrumentation

Metrology

I&E

Maintenance

Education

Two-year technical degree

Job description

Job Title: Instrumentation/Calibration Technician

Job Description

Join an exciting opportunity to support the commissioning, startup, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities at a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion in Holly Springs, NC. This role is ideal for individuals with backgrounds in calibration, instrumentation, metrology, I&E, maintenance, or related technical fields, seeking hands‑on experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform process calibrations on temperature, pressure, flow, conductivity, and pH instrumentation.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Conduct loop checks, loop calibrations, and troubleshoot instrumentation and manufacturing equipment.
• Work with 4-20mA transmitters, process instrumentation, and utility systems.
• Complete calibration records, maintenance documentation, and ensure GMP‑compliant paperwork.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, technical drawings, and instrumentation documentation.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in calibration, instrumentation, metrology, I&E, maintenance, military technical, or a related field.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting equipment or instrumentation.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to work in diverse environments such as manufacturing, industrial, military, pharmaceutical, biotech, food & beverage, or utilities.
• Familiarity with pressure, temperature, flow, conductivity, pH, loop checks, or transmitters.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A two‑year degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent military training.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment: GMP, Nuclear, Military, FDA regulated, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage.
• Expanded understanding of calibration concepts, including Traceability, Substitution of Standards, and Test Accuracy and Uncertainty Ratios.
• Basic understanding of GMP's and Life Science Industry regulations.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical panel safety practices.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role within a construction setting at a greenfield site, characterized by a significant construction presence. Candidates must be aware of the environment's safety and awareness requirements. After six months, consultants become eligible for a company car and gas card, along with merit and performance bonuses.I

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holly Springs, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Holly Springs,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.