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Calibration Technologists and Technicians

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

What you’d do

  • Maintain or repair measurement devices or equipment used for calibration testing.
  • Verify part dimensions or clearances using precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment.
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders.
  • Visually inspect equipment to detect surface defects.
  • Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.
  • Write and submit reports about the results of calibration tests.
  • Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection.

How to get there

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Also called

  • Calibration Specialist
  • Calibration Technician (Calibration Tech)
  • Gauge Specialist
  • Instrument Control Technician (Instrument Control Tech)
  • Instrument and Control Technician (I and C Tech)
  • Quality Technician (Quality Tech)

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