Instrument Calibration Technician
Sterling Engineering, Inc.
- North Chicago, IL
- 30+ days ago
- $32 Per Hour
Highlights
Prepare calibration reports including: Calibration methods, Measurement data, Measurement uncertainties, Test Uncertainty Ratios (TURs), NIST traceability. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience calibrating process instruments, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and working within GMP-regulated environments.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | North Chicago, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Job Title: Calibration Technician (Process Instruments)
Location: North Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Long-term Contract, Onsite
Target Pay Rate: $32.00/hour
Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), & ESOP
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking an experienced Calibration Technician – Process Instrumentation to support calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and third-party contractors to ensure process instrumentation and equipment remain accurate, reliable, and compliant.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience calibrating process instruments, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and working within GMP-regulated environments. Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and communication skills are critical for success in this role.
Must Have Skills:
- 1+ year of Metrology or Calibration experience
- Experience calibrating process instrumentation
- Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other GMP manufacturing experience
- Experience performing preventative maintenance (PMs)
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing process equipment
- Autoclave maintenance and repair experience required
- Knowledge of calibration practices, measurement systems, and instrumentation
- Ability to interpret technical schematics, specifications, and calibration procedures
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Duties:
- Perform calibrations on process instrumentation and measurement equipment
- Calibrate instruments that measure: Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Time, Force, Torque, Speed, Electrical current/voltage/resistance, pH level, and conductivity.
- Execute scheduled preventative maintenance activities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain process equipment and instrumentation
- Maintain calibration and maintenance documentation in accordance with quality requirements
- Prepare calibration reports including: Calibration methods, Measurement data, Measurement uncertainties, Test Uncertainty Ratios (TURs), NIST traceability
- Identify sources of measurement error and determine measurement reliability
- Support manufacturing operations and compliance requirements
- Assist with technical questions related to measurements, calibration, and NIST traceability
- Communicate with internal customers to resolve technical issues or questions
- Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and third-party contractors
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 1+ year of calibration or metrology experience
- Practical knowledge of metrology principles and measurement practices
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing or test lab environment
- Knowledge of GMP requirements and documentation practices preferred
- Experience working with quality systems and standards including ISO 17025 and ANSI/Z540-1 preferred
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify sources of measurement error
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, specifications, and procedures
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 Company
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.