Senior Calibration Technician: Field & Lab Precision

GR Metrology; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Career progression

Job summary

GR Metrology in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Calibration Technician to lead onsite and lab calibrations across multiple disciplines, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will own calibration workflows, document results, and mentor junior staff as the lab comes online.

Key focus areas include cross-discipline metrology, safety, quality, and customer communication, with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional growth within a hands-on, quality-driven team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in accredited Calibration Laboratory performing metrology solutions including temperature, dimensional, force, pressure, mass, and electrical.
• ISO17025 compliance.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally.
• Overtime/weekends/on‑call as needed.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite and in-lab equipment calibrations with limited oversight and generate calibration certificates.
• Work across measurement disciplines as SME in temperature, dimensional, force, pressure, mass, and electrical.
• Evaluate non-routine out-of-tolerance results and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare for field work by reviewing procedures, specifications, and equipment lists.
• Document calibration results, asset data, time, and parts usage using company systems.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced technicians and contribute ideas for lab improvement.

Skills

Calibration expertise

Metrology knowledge

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASQ Certification

PMEL Certification

METCAL Certification

Tools

IndySoft

Job description

GR Metrology in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Calibration Technician to lead onsite and lab calibrations across multiple disciplines, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will own calibration workflows, document results, and mentor junior staff as the lab comes online.

Key focus areas include cross-discipline metrology, safety, quality, and customer communication, with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional growth within a hands-on, quality-driven team.