Job Title:

Calibration Technician (Process Instruments)

Location:

North Chicago, ILHire Type:

Long-term Contract, OnsiteTarget Pay Rate:

$32.00/hour

Benefits:

PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), &

ESOP Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Calibration Technician - Process Instrumentation to support calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and third-party contractors to ensure process instrumentation and equipment remain accurate, reliable, and compliant.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience calibrating process instruments, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and working within GMP-regulated environments. Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and communication skills are critical for success in this role.

Must Have Skills:

1+ year of Metrology or Calibration experienceExperience calibrating process instrumentationPharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other GMP manufacturing experienceExperience performing preventative maintenance (PMs)Experience troubleshooting and repairing process equipmentAutoclave maintenance and repair experience requiredKnowledge of calibration practices, measurement systems, and instrumentationAbility to interpret technical schematics, specifications, and calibration proceduresStrong documentation skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a team

Job Duties:

Perform calibrations on process instrumentation and measurement equipmentCalibrate instruments that measure: Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Time, Force, Torque, Speed, Electrical current/voltage/resistance, pH level, and conductivity.

Execute scheduled preventative maintenance activitiesTroubleshoot, repair, and maintain process equipment and instrumentationMaintain calibration and maintenance documentation in accordance with quality requirementsPrepare calibration reports including: Calibration methods, Measurement data, Measurement uncertainties, Test Uncertainty Ratios (TURs), NIST traceabilityIdentify sources of measurement error and determine measurement reliabilitySupport manufacturing operations and compliance requirementsAssist with technical questions related to measurements, calibration, and NIST traceabilityCommunicate with internal customers to resolve technical issues or questionsInterface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and third-party contractorsPerform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED requiredMinimum 1+ year of calibration or metrology experiencePractical knowledge of metrology principles and measurement practicesExperience working in a regulated manufacturing or test lab environmentKnowledge of GMP requirements and documentation practices preferredExperience working with quality systems and standards including ISO 17025 and

ANSI/Z540-1

preferredStrong analytical skills with the ability to identify sources of measurement errorAbility to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, specifications, and procedures Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.