Calibration Technician - Wayland Area

Job Description:

Calibration Technician | Wayland, MI

Salary Range: $50,000 - $77,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in calibration technician? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Wayland seeking experienced Calibration Technicians.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Wayland seeking Calibration Technicians who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration and preventative maintenance on a wide range of measurement and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning calibration equipment and instrumentation.
• Document calibration results accurately and maintain detailed records in accordance with quality standards.
• Develop and update calibration procedures and work instructions.
• Analyze calibration data to identify trends and recommend adjustments to improve measurement accuracy.
• Ensure all calibration activities comply with ISO/IEC 17025 and other relevant industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to support new equipment integration and process improvements.

Recommended Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field (e.g., electronics, metrology, mechanical engineering technology) or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience performing calibrations of various types of test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical documents, schematics, and calibration procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving issues with instruments and calibration setups.
• Experience with calibration management software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Calibration Technician, Instrument Technician, Metrology Technician, Calibration Specialist, Test Equipment Technician, Lab Calibration Technician, Measurement Technician, Quality Control Technician (Calibration), Industrial Calibration Technician, Field Calibration Technician

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Data
• Offers
• Support
• Instrumentation
• Calibration
• Adjustments
• ERP
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Instructions
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics
• Quality Control
• Manufacturing
• Integration
• Records
• Troubleshooting
• Preparation
• Software
• Planning
• Maintenance
• Engineering
• Training
• Management


Salary Package:
$ 50,000.00 - 77,000.00 (US Dollar)