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Instrument Calibration & Repair Technician

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

North Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Calibration, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Electricity, HVAC, Health Plan, High School Diploma, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Maintenance Services, Medical Equipment, Metrology, Military, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Schematics, Steam Generator, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
North Chicago, IL
POSTED
24 days ago
Job Title: Instrument Calibration and Repair Technician
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL (Onsite)
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire
Target Pay Rate: $38.00/hour (W2)
Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), ESOP
 
Must-Have Skills:
  • 2+ years of metrology or calibration experience
  • Strong understanding of measurement systems (pressure, temperature, flow, electrical, etc.)
  • Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and calibration procedures
  • Knowledge of quality standards (ISO 17025, ANSI/Z540-1)
  • Experience working in a plant or industrial environment
 
Job Summary:
The Instrument Calibration and Repair Technician is responsible for calibrating and maintaining instruments used to measure physical, mechanical, and electrical properties. This role ensures accuracy and reliability of measurement systems across critical plant utilities and equipment.
 
Job Duties:
  • Perform calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments measuring pressure, temperature, flow, voltage, current, and other variables
  • Support calibration activities across systems including steam generators, boilers, chillers, HVAC, compressed air, and power distribution
  • Identify sources of measurement error and ensure accuracy and reliability of results
  • Read and interpret schematics, specifications, and calibration procedures
  • Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors
  • Maintain accurate calibration records and documentation in compliance with quality standards
  • Assist with troubleshooting and resolving instrumentation issues in a plant environment
  • Support continuous improvement of calibration processes and practices
 
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required (technical or military training preferred)
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated environments is a plus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com