Precision Calibration Technician — Hands-on Training & Growth

Abstrakt Marketing Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 31,684 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Paid time off after probation

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Fox Valley Metrology is seeking a Calibration Technician to join our nationwide team. This role involves calibrating a range of mechanical, electronic, and dimensional instruments, following ISO/IEC 17025 procedures, and maintaining thorough service records.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical skills, experience with precision tools, and a readiness to travel to customer sites as needed. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with precision measuring tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, inspect, troubleshoot, and verify precision measuring and testing equipment.
• Perform calibration on mechanical, electronic, dimensional, and hand measurement instruments.
• Test, diagnose, and repair equipment to ensure accurate measurements.
• Follow ISO/IEC 17025 calibration procedures and document results.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Hand tools

Precision measurement

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Job description

Description

Calibration Technician

Multiple U.S. Locations

Pay: $23.00–$33.00/hour (Based on experience and calibration specialty)

Locations Available:

• Boise, ID
• Rockford, IL
• Stacy, MN
• Fenton, MO
• Monroe, NC
• Crestline, OH
• Broken Arrow, OK
• Franklin, TN

About Fox Valley Metrology

Fox Valley Metrology is one of the nation's largest ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratories, providing precision calibration, repair, and measurement services to manufacturers across industries including aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, semiconductor, electronics, food processing, and Fortune 500 manufacturing.

As a trusted partner to thousands of organizations nationwide, we help ensure the accuracy and reliability of the precision measurement equipment our customers depend on every day. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we invest heavily in training, career development, and opportunities for long-term growth.

The Opportunity

Fox Valley Metrology is seeking mechanically and technically inclined individuals to join our growing team of Calibration Technicians.

Whether you have previous calibration experience or come from manufacturing, automotive repair, industrial maintenance, machining, military, quality control, electronics, HVAC, or another hands-on technical field, we want to hear from you.

We provide specialized training and place technicians in the calibration discipline that best matches their experience and strengths. Opportunities include:

• Mechanical Calibration
• Electronics Calibration
• Hand Tool Calibration
• Hard Gage Calibration
• Dimensional Inspection

Compensation is based on experience, technical background, and assigned calibration specialty, with opportunities for advancement as your skills and certifications grow.

What You'll Do

• Calibrate, inspect, troubleshoot, and verify precision measuring and testing equipment.
• Perform calibration on a variety of mechanical, electronic, dimensional, and hand measurement instruments.
• Test, diagnose, and repair equipment to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.
• Follow established calibration procedures and ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards.
• Document calibration results and maintain accurate service records.
• Read engineering drawings, technical specifications, and calibration procedures.
• Develop and improve calibration procedures where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with fellow technicians to complete projects safely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
• Depending on the position, provide on-site calibration support to customer facilities with occasional overnight travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, machining, maintenance, automotive repair, industrial service, quality control, military, electronics, HVAC, or another technical trade.
• Comfortable using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to learn new technical processes and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to adapt to new software platforms and follow detailed procedures.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, maintenance, or calibration experience.
• Previous calibration or metrology experience.
• Military PMEL or calibration training.
• Quality inspection or quality assurance experience.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators, torque tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, pressure gauges, force gauges, or other precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints or engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems or regulated manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ($23.00–$33.00/hour DOE)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% Company Match
• Three Weeks of Paid Time Off after a 120-day probationary period
• Paid Holidays
• Paid technical training and ongoing professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable, growing company serving customers nationwide

Why Fox Valley Metrology?

Fox Valley Metrology is more than a calibration laboratory—we're a trusted partner to manufacturers across North America. Every day, our technicians play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and precision of products used in industries ranging from aerospace and defense to medical devices and advanced manufacturing.

If you enjoy working with precision equipment, solving technical challenges, and building specialized skills with a company that invests in your success, we'd love to hear from you.

Fox Valley Metrology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.