Calibration Technician

About Us

Fox Innovation & Technologies (FOX) is a leading global partner in turbomachinery aftermarket engineering and services dedicated to enhancing energy security reducing emissions and driving operational value for industries around the world. We combine world-class proprietary technologies rapid cycle capabilities and deep industry expertise to provide OEM-level solutions across centrifugal compressors pumps turbines valves and other mission-critical rotating equipment.

More than just a service provider FOX is an OEM-caliber engineering and manufacturing hub capable of reengineering revamping and remanufacturing complex machinery to meet client demands with precision and sustainability. Join us and be part of a team where cutting-edge engineering meets shop-floor realitydelivering solutions that keep global industry turning effectively and responsibly.

The Opportunity

The Calibration Technician is responsible for managing and executing calibration activities for measurement tools and equipment across the shop to ensure accuracy compliance and adherence to quality standards. This role performs routine calibration checks supports machining operations through measurement verification and manages third-party calibration vendors. The position plays a critical role in maintaining measurement integrity and supporting continuous improvement in inspection practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily calibration checks and verification of shop measurement tools gauges and instruments.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure all equipment complies with company quality procedures and applicable standards.
• Identify tools requiring calibration or verification and coordinate calibration schedules to ensure continuous operational readiness.
• Manage external calibration vendors including coordinating shipments service schedules and documentation.
• Conduct spot checks of measurements used by machinists and operators to ensure measurement accuracy and consistency.
• Work closely with machine operators and supervisors to identify measurement discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Verify measurement tools used on lathes mills and other machining equipment.
• Serve as a floating inspection resource for rotor and revamp cells when in-process inspection support is required.
• Assist with verification of critical dimensions during machining operations.
• Mentor and support machine operators on proper measurement techniques and the correct use of inspection tools.
• Support initiatives to bring additional calibration capabilities in-house to reduce external calibration costs.
• Participate in improving calibration processes and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 35 years of experience performing equipment calibration in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Experience working in a metrology lab environment required.
• Experience managing calibration programs and vendor calibration services required.
• Calibration certification or formal training in metrology dimensional measurement or related discipline preferred.
• Technical degree trade school training or equivalent experience in precision measurement strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement tools including micrometers calipers indicators bore gauges and other inspection equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand dimensional tolerances.
• Familiarity with quality systems and calibration documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify measurement discrepancies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with machinists inspectors and engineering personnel.
• Organized work habits with the ability to manage multiple calibration schedules simultaneously.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Industrial machine shop environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires sitting standing bending walking for extended periods.
• Occasional extended hours based on operational or customer needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fox Innovation & Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age gender marital status disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.