Calibration Technician

Job Title: Calibration Technician

Job Description

Actalent is seeking a skilled Calibration Technician with experience in calibration and a passion for precision equipment. The ideal candidate will have basic troubleshooting abilities, be proficient with MS Word and Excel, and possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. This role requires a minimum of one year of calibration experience, which can be partly offset by formal metrology training. You should be a self-motivated team player with a keen attention to detail, open to traveling to customer sites from Monday to Thursday, with the possibility of one overnight trip per month. Please apply to this posting or call (7173465229) for immediate consideration.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, measure, and test equipment (IM&TE) in various disciplines such as Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, and more, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards.
• Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of precision equipment.
• Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.
• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective actions, including adjustments and component replacement.
• Identify and correct measurement errors as applicable.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates.
• Adapt existing calibration equipment and techniques for unique measurement tasks.
• Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures.
• Interact with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, Account Managers, and customers.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Calibration experience
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Self-motivated and team-oriented

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electronics, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
• Basic computer skills
• Formal metrology training
• High School diploma or equivalent

Work Environment

You will work in a lab environment alongside 15 other technicians, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. The environment is not a clean room, fostering a collaborative and team-oriented atmosphere. The company is known for its family-friendly culture and has been in business for 65 years, providing top-class services in life-saving equipment and contributing to a positive mission impact. The team is military-focused, emphasizing camaraderie and teamwork.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $30 - $33