Calibration Technician

About the role

We’re looking for a Calibration Technician to join our team in Chesterfield, MO. This role ensures measurement equipment remains accurate, reliable, and compliant with company quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation of instruments used throughout laboratory, manufacturing, warehouse, utility, and environmental monitoring systems.
• Calibrate instruments on process and utility equipment, laboratory analytical equipment (e.g., incubators, freezers, balances, transmitters, indicators).
• Calibrate inspections, measurements, and test equipment in lab and onsite for accuracy in accordance with established calibration procedures (e.g., chemical, electrical, physical/dimensional, light/color, mass/weight, sound, pressure/flow, temperature, force, velocity, torque, volume, time/frequency equipment, systems, and controls).
• Record data gathered during calibration within CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Ensure calibration paperwork, instrument files, and work order documentation are completed with accurate information.
• Generate certificates of calibration and/or out-of-tolerance reports as required to meet customer requirements.
• Perform modifications, improvements, and recommendations to existing systems.
• Test electronic components to determine functionality level and capacity.
• Maintain secondary, intrinsic, and/or working calibration standards.
• Use calibration software to expedite calibration times and adjust calibration devices.
• Input or create work orders per initial/change request/change control/schedule/corrective/on-demand events/emergency using a work order management system.
• Ensure all work orders are closed out appropriately with required data, reports, and documentation.
• Plan and coordinate external calibration services.
• Comply with all OSHA regulations.
• Write and revise calibration SOPs, develop technical procedures, and create calibration methods.
• Complete any and all training requirements in a timely manner.
• Perform any and all other duties and tasks assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree (AA/AS) in a scientific field of study preferred or equivalent related work experience.
• 4+ years of Instrumentation/Calibration related work experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey thoughts and ideas verbally and in writing.
• Troubleshooting, problem-solving, and training skills.
• Ability to work assigned shifts to provide adequate coverage and support on-call coverage as assigned.
• Ability to work with computer-based controls, read and understand technical material (e.g., operating manuals, standard engineering drawings), and use computer-based programs.

Physical Work Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Physically able to operate electric hand tools, work on a ladder up to 28’, carry tools, lift and carry heavy loads, and operate required equipment.