Instrument Calibration Technician

Job Description

Job 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.