What are the responsibilities and job description for the Calibration Technician position at Blue Ridge Inc.?
About Us
Blue Ridge Automation is a leading automation company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency for our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our core values: Teamwork, Character, Grit, Excellence, Progress, and Vision.
Job Summary
Blue Ridge Automation is seeking to fill a full-time Instrument Calibration Technician position. The Calibration Technician in Engineering performs routine and non-routine instrument calibrations in compliance with 21 CFR Part 58.63, Part 210, and Part 211, aligning with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This includes maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on a variety of equipment and instruments. This position reports to the Calibration Manager and is 100% onsite. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented technician who has previous experience in FDA-regulated, aerospace, or pharmaceutical environments.
Job Details
- Position Type: Full-Time Temp-to-Hire/Direct Hire Second Shift
- Location: Bloomington, Indiana
- Pay: $30.00-$40.00 Hourly
- Education: Associate degree or technical certification in Instrumentation, Electronics, Metrology or a related field preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Adjusts/repairs instruments to meet calibration tolerance requirements.
- Set-up standards and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate instruments—including researching instrument specification and calibration techniques for new equipment, as applicable.
- Participate in continuous improvement functions (lean initiatives), which increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality Analyze calibration data relative to Maximum Permissible Error (MPE) and initiate corrective actions for out-of-tolerance conditions.
- Interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, datasheets, and OEM manuals to guide both field and bench calibrations.
- Maintain reference standards with traceability to NIST or other national metrology institutes.
- Ensure timely and accurate calibration support to manufacturing, packaging, quality, and other departments where current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) equipment and instruments are used.
- Ensure compliance with GMP/GLP documentation practices and support both internal audits and external regulatory inspections.
Job Requirements
- 5-10 years experiences, skills, certifications, or expertise that are relevant and desirable for this position.
- Minimum 2 years experience in instrumentation or calibration within regulated or industrial environments
- Working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 58.63, Part 210, and Part 211
- Proficiency in using calibration equipment such as multimeters, temperature calibrators, oil/ice baths, and pressure gauges
- Familiarity with Beamex, ProCal, or comparable calibration management systems
- Understanding of Secondary Reference Points and Maximum Permissible Error (MPE)
- Knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, or control valves
- Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
- Ability to qualify for Grade B gowning
Salary : $30 - $40