Calibration Technician

Calibration Technician

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

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Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Operations quality assurance

Job title

Calibration Technician

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, traceability, and timely calibration of measurement tools and equipment used across the manufacturing environment. This role will coordinate external calibration services, maintain internal calibration standards (e.g., gage blocks and scales), and verify that shop floor tools meet company and industry requirements aligned with AS9100D Clause 7.1.5.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Ability to detect wear, damage, or drift in measurement tools

• Organizational Skills: Capable of managing calibration schedules, tracking certificates, and maintaining calibration recall logs

• Communication: Clear communication with external calibration vendors, quality engineers, and production personnel

• Problem Solving: Able to identify and quarantine out-of-tolerance tools and work with stakeholders on corrective actions

• Documentation & Recordkeeping: Accurate documentation of calibration status, equipment history, and vendor certificates

• Time Management: Ability to prioritize and schedule calibrations to minimize production disruptions

• Tooling Inventory Management: Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records of measurement tools and calibration equipment

• Tooling Audits: Conducts periodic audits of shop tools to verify presence, condition, and calibration status

• Preventive Maintenance Oversight: Coordinates with departments to schedule preventive maintenance of critical tools where applicable

• Vendor Liaison: Maintains relationships with calibration vendors to ensure timely service, cost control, and certificate accuracy

• Compliance Monitoring: Monitors calibration program against internal standards and AS9100D requirements to ensure continuous readiness for audits

Candidate skills & requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality assurance environment with exposure to calibration programs

• Familiarity with using and maintaining common shop measurement tools such as:

• - Calipers (digital and dial)

• - Micrometers

• - Tape measures

• - Height gages

• - Scales and balances

• Experience coordinating with external ISO 17025-accredited calibration vendors

• Background in aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries preferred

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in metrology, precision measurement, quality assurance, or related field preferred

• Working knowledge of calibration principles and measurement uncertainty

• Understanding of traceability concepts and national standards (e.g., NIST)

• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems is beneficial

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data entry for calibration logs

Annual salary

USD $20.79/hr - $32.68/hr

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

12810 State Ave Marysville, WA 98271

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes