• Calibration Technician

    Actalent (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Title: Calibration TechnicianJob Description

     

    The Calibration Technician is responsible for testing and calibrating controlling, indicating, and measuring instruments and devices to ensure optimal performance and compliance with specifications. This role involves the use of hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and specialized testing and calibration equipment.

    Responsibilities

    + Read quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices.

    + Observe readings on meters, gauges, and other displays, as well as the performance of devices or instruments, to identify functional defects and determine calibration requirements.

    + Adjust calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of devices or instruments using hand tools and precision measuring and calibrating instruments and equipment.

    + Apply sealing compound on calibration mechanisms to prevent readjustment of settings and loss of calibration.

    + Reject malfunctioning devices and route devices to specified departments for rework or salvaging of parts.

    + Determine and build proper gauges necessary to inspect blueprint characteristics.

    + Maintain gauge calibration and tracking systems.

    + Disassemble instruments or devices to determine the cause of defective operation and notify supervisory personnel of findings.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in calibration.

    + Strong troubleshooting abilities.

    + Mechanically inclined.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to read and understand quality control manuals and testing specifications.

    Work Environment

    Work hours are from 6 am to 2:30 pm, with flexibility on the schedule but requiring availability for the first shift. The role requires hands-on interaction with precision measuring instruments and specialized testing and calibration equipment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $66560.00/yr.

     

    Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on Day 1Health Care Savings Account (HSA)Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)Paid Parental LeavePaid Bereavement LeavePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysEmployee Assistance Program

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.