Calibration Technician Albuquerque - Entry Level

Calibration Technician I – Entry Level

National Calibration Inc. was established in 1985 and is a growing, family-owned ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratory with multiple locations throughout the Southwestern United States.

Build a technical career. We’ll teach you the calibration side.

National Calibration Inc. (NCI) is looking for motivated, dependable people who enjoy learning, working with their hands, solving problems, and figuring out how things work.

Previous calibration experience is not required.

This is an entry-level position designed for someone who is mechanically or technically inclined, pays attention to details, and wants to develop a valuable technical skill set. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians who will teach you how to inspect, test, and calibrate precision measurement equipment used by companies across a wide range of industries.

We operate in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment, so we’re looking for people who take pride in doing things correctly and are ready to learn.

What You’ll Do

As a Calibration Technician I, you’ll learn the fundamentals of calibration while working under the guidance of experienced technicians and laboratory leads.

You will:

• Learn to calibrate a variety of precision measuring and test equipment
• Take accurate measurements, record results, and complete calibration documentation
• Learn how different measuring instruments work and how to determine whether they are performing correctly
• Follow established calibration procedures, technical specifications, and quality requirements
• Develop an understanding of measurement principles, tolerances, accuracy, and traceability
• Learn NCI's Quality System and the fundamentals of ISO/IEC 17025
• Maintain organized and accurate technical records
• Handle customer equipment carefully and professionally
• Keep your work area, laboratory equipment, and standards clean and organized
• Communicate effectively with technicians, supervisors, customer service, and other departments
• Complete hands-on training and maintain required training records
• Take on additional responsibilities as your skills and experience grow

What We’re Looking For

You do not need previous calibration experience to be successful in this position.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong attention to detail
• Is comfortable working with numbers and basic math
• Has good mechanical, technical, or analytical aptitude
• Can follow detailed instructions and established procedures
• Takes quality and accuracy seriously
• Is dependable, organized, and responsible
• Is comfortable using computers and learning new software

Experience with tools, electronics, machining, manufacturing, automotive work, inspection, maintenance, engineering, or other hands-on technical work can be helpful, but it is not required.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on laboratory position. Team members should be able to:

• Spend portions of the workday standing, walking, reaching, and working at a laboratory bench
• Use their hands to safely handle tools, instruments, and precision equipment
• Safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for short distances, with assistance when appropriate

Physical Requirements

• Hands-on technical training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• A professional, team-oriented work environment
• Exposure to a wide variety of precision equipment and technologies
• A career path where your skills and knowledge continue to grow

EOE