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Calibration Technician

Engineering
Electrical, Electronic, and Related Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Technician

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

At a Glance

Calibration Technician. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 4–4.7 years. Top skills: Calibration, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Instrumentation.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

4–4.7 years

Job Postings

3

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$65,040/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.7%

Education

Associate's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (26)

Calibration

5.0

Instrumentation

5.0

Flow Sensors

4.9

Technical Procedure Compliance

4.9

Calipers

4.9

Diagnostic Tools

4.8

High Tech Manufacturing

4.8

Sensors

4.8

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

4.8

Quality Improvement

4.7

Machining

4.7

Quality Management

4.6

ISO/IEC 17025

4.6

Electromechanics

4.6

Building Management System

4.5

Safety Procedures

4.5

ISO Compliance

4.5

Power Tool Operation

4.5

Wind Tunnel

4.4

Data Analysis

4.4

Mechanical Inspection

4.4

Manufacturing Operations

4.3

IBM Maximo

4.3

Asset Management

4.3

Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing

4.3

Common Skills (3)

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

5.0

Computer Literacy

4.8

Quality Control

4.7

Certifications (1)

Certified Control Systems Technician

4.7

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