Calibration Technician
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Job Summary
SR. Calibration Technician
Location:Grand Rapids Michigan
Employment Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Competitive pay with higher rates for multi-discipline expertise
About the Role
GR Metrology a Best and Brightest Company is seeking an experienced Senior Calibration Technician to while continuing to support onsite customer calibrations. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technician who excels in precision work takes ownership of quality systems and is motivated by building operational excellence from the ground up.
The Senior Calibration Technician will play a key role in implementing existing calibration standards and ensuring accuracy consistency and compliance across all measurement activities. This position offers the opportunity to combine handson technical expertise with leadership problemsolving and collaboration as the lab is brought fully online.
Essential Functions
Calibration & Technical Service
- Perform onsite and in-lab equipment calibrations with limited oversight and generate calibration certificates.
- Work across assigned measurement disciplines as a technical subject matter expert resource such as temperature dimensional force pressure mass and electrical (additional disciplines trained over time).
- Evaluate non-routine on out-of-tolerance results and recommend corrective actions
- Prepare for field work by reviewing procedures specifications and equipment lists.
- Accurately document calibration results asset data time and parts usage using company systems.
- Perform basic setup and installation of plug-and-play distributed products.
- Maintain company vehicle condition and report maintenance needs promptly.
Customer Interaction & Representation
- Serve as a professional courteous and technically confident representative of GR Metrology at customer sites.
- Communicate clearly with customers regarding technical findings compliance considerations and limitations during check-in service and close-out.
- Identify opportunities to support customer needs and promote GR Metrology services by delivering reliable value-added service
Safety Quality & Compliance
- Follow all safety procedures with a strong no shortcuts mindset.
- Report safety incidents or near misses promptly.
- Ensure tools equipment and standards are in proper working condition within calibration and aligned with company and accreditation requirements
- Support internal quality reviews audits and documentation requirements by providing technical input and corrective action support
- Maintain clean organized work areas and model best practices for others
Growth & Continuous Improvement
- Take ownership of certification professional growth and technical competency within assigned disciplines.
- Provide informal mentorship or guidance to less experienced technicians as the team grows
- Contribute ideas for improvement related to lab efficiency quality and technical accuracy
- Demonstrate reliability through consistent attendance punctuality sound judgement and strong work ethic
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of experience within an accredited Calibration Laboratory performing metrology solutions including temperature dimensional force pressure mass and electrical
- ISO17025
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel regionally.
- Ability to work overtime weekends or on-call as needed.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods walk several miles per shift bend frequently and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to pass pre-employment DOT drug testing and physical
Desired Qualifications
American Society for Quality Certification (ASQ Cert)
Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Certification (PMEL Cert)
OSHA 10 Certification
Experience using IndySoft
METCAL Quality Program Certification
Why Join GR Metrology
- Strong onboarding support and continued investment in technical development
- Opportunities to work across a variety of measurement disciplines and industries
- Company-supplied tools equipment and vehicle to support field service work
- Intentional career progression with room to grow professionally
- A collaborative culture grounded in growth safety quality and operational excellence
Equal Opportunity Employer
GR Metrology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age gender disability or any other protected status.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
GR Metrology is a distributor and service provider for weighing and measuring equipment, providing manufacturers product and calibrations