On-Call Calibration Technician - Precision Instrumentation

Simco Electronics; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMCO in Sterling, VA is seeking a Calibration Technician C to calibrate inspection equipment across multiple disciplines, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, data collection, and procedure development in a lab/manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of calibration experience, strong math and statistics skills, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel, with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong math and algebra skills.
• Basic statistics understanding.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Technical writing ability.
• Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate precision equipment.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Minimum three years calibration experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated team player who follows procedures.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate IMTEs in multiple disciplines to meet specifications.
• Maintain primary and secondary calibration standards.
• Repair and troubleshoot precision equipment.
• Develop calibration procedures per specs and drawings.
• Collect and record calibration data.
• Identify and correct out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates.
• Adapt equipment for unique measurement tasks.
• Perform uncertainty evaluation of measurement processes.
• Train subordinates in calibration concepts.
• Interact with technicians, CSRs, Account Managers, and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math basics

Statistics

Communication

Technical writing

MS Excel

Calibration experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma

ISO/IEC knowledge

Tools

MS Word

Job description

SIMCO in Sterling, VA is seeking a Calibration Technician C to calibrate inspection equipment across multiple disciplines, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, data collection, and procedure development in a lab/manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of calibration experience, strong math and statistics skills, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel, with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.