Precision Metrology Technician – Calibration & Compliance

Cole--parmer-Instrument-Company; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off (15 days annually)

Paid Holiday time (10 company-design

Tuition Assistance

Additional benefits

Job summary

Cole-Parmer Instrument Company in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Metrology/Calibration Technician to perform calibrations on measurement equipment and document results to ensure accuracy and traceability.

The role requires hands-on calibration experience, familiarity with ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540 procedures, and strong customer communication. Join a collaborative team with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Metrology/calibration experience in a regulated environment (ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 13485, FDA).
• Strong desire to service customers with high quality to meet ISO 17025/ANSI Z540 requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, specifications and calibration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations, inspections and measurements on test equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Document all aspects of calibration events in Mudcats database.
• Quantifies sources of measurement error and determines measurement uncertainty.
• Prepare certificates and IM&TE for packaging.
• Assist customers in traceability or procedural questions in calibrations; resolve issues.

Skills

Metrology

Calibration

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

PMEL or military/technical education

Tools

Mudcats database

Calibration standards

Job description

Cole-Parmer Instrument Company in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Metrology/Calibration Technician to perform calibrations on measurement equipment and document results to ensure accuracy and traceability.

The role requires hands-on calibration experience, familiarity with ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540 procedures, and strong customer communication. Join a collaborative team with comprehensive benefits.