How to hire a calibration technician

How to hire a calibration technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step calibration technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a calibration technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new calibration technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The calibration technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect calibration technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of calibration technicians.

   Type of Calibration Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Calibration Technician	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment... Show more	$16-29
   Technical Testing Engineer	A technical testing engineer is responsible for inspecting and reporting the quality of products across the production cycle. You will thoroughly check procedures, materials, and electrical and mechanical systems to produce high-quality products for customers... Show more	$29-60
   Instrument And Controls Technician	An instrument and controls technician is responsible for checking and inspecting the condition of production equipment and machinery, ensuring its stability to support business functions and manufacturing processes. Instrument and control technicians study schematics and blueprints of system components to assemble parts and analyze its features for measurement... Show more	$23-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Metrology
   • Customer Service
   • Calibration Procedures
   • Troubleshoot
   • Hand Tools
   • Equipment Calibration
   • Calibration Standards
   • FDA
   • TMDE
   • NIST
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Math
   • PMEL
   • ISO/IEC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Comply with good laboratory practices FDA, QSR, ISO, safety and environmental regulations.
   • Calibrate and repair general-purpose and RF test, measurement, & diagnostic equipment (TMDE) and microwave passive standards.
   • Calibrate basic mechanical and electrical measurement instruments, such as calipers, micrometers and voltage-current-resistance meters.
   • Perform calibration and maintenance of measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers and drop indicators among others.
   • Maintain standards in accordance with cGMP, USP, JP and ISO.
   • Install MCC's, VFD's, motors, and Allen Bradley PLC's.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your calibration technician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A calibration technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a calibration technician in North Carolina may be lower than in Hawaii, and an entry-level calibration technician usually earns less than a senior-level calibration technician. Additionally, a calibration technician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average calibration technician salary

   $46,908yearly

   $22.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level calibration technician salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average calibration technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$51,822	$25
   2	Texas	$51,318	$25
   3	New Jersey	$47,377	$23
   4	Maryland	$47,001	$23
   5	Colorado	$46,338	$22
   6	Oregon	$45,909	$22
   7	Wisconsin	$44,865	$22
   8	Ohio	$44,470	$21
   9	Illinois	$43,521	$21
   10	Utah	$43,250	$21
   11	Massachusetts	$42,042	$20
   12	New York	$41,815	$20
   13	Minnesota	$41,364	$20
   14	Arizona	$40,789	$20
   15	Indiana	$39,387	$19
   16	Pennsylvania	$39,304	$19
   17	New Hampshire	$38,698	$19
   18	North Carolina	$38,548	$19
   19	Tennessee	$36,984	$18

   Average calibration technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Boehringer Ingelheim	$96,194	$46.25	2
   2	Qorvo	$92,653	$44.54
   3	Tesla	$91,429	$43.96	18
   4	Eli Lilly and Company	$90,910	$43.71	17
   5	AbbVie	$85,824	$41.26	25
   6	Fluid Components International	$83,788	$40.28
   7	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$82,441	$39.64	12
   8	Regeneron	$78,836	$37.90	2
   9	Nikola Motor	$75,166	$36.14
   10	Merck	$73,992	$35.57	13
   11	AMETEK	$72,833	$35.02	16
   12	FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies	$72,655	$34.93	14
   13	Sandia National Labs	$72,130	$34.68	6
   14	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$68,869	$33.11	20
   15	Integra LifeSciences	$67,444	$32.42	2
   16	FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA	$67,397	$32.40	25
   17	Hoffmann-LA Roche Inc	$66,952	$32.19
   18	Softpath System	$65,453	$31.47
   19	CyberCoders	$63,113	$30.34
   20	Qualcomm	$62,585	$30.09	2

4. Writing a calibration technician job description

   A calibration technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a calibration technician job description:

   Calibration technician job description example

   Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) designs and manufactures semiconductor products and solutions. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital worlds with unmatched technologies that sense, measure and connect.
   
   Calibration Technician who can Calibrate a wide variety of Measurement and Test Equipment. Familiar with ISO/IEC 17025-2017, ANSI Z540.1, and ANSI Z540.3 requirement.
   
   This is a hands-on position that requires a strong ability to work with computer-controlled test systems as an individual contributor as well as part of a team to perform multiple roles as required. The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of Fluke MetCal and able to write automated calibration procedure following Manufacture specifications. Strong communication skill is required. Perform duties in the timely manner.
   Calibrate test and measurement equipment according to pre-determined specifications Responsible for timely and accurate calibration on test and measurement equipment according to pre-determined specifications Assure accurate data into the asset management database Evaluate and develop calibration and maintenance procedures Accurately record and verify testing data and results Attention to detail. Follow 6S lean workplace Have solid communication skills and able to coordinate with production and engineering in a joint effort to recommend improvement in equipment availability Preform basic engineering functions e.g. statistical analysis, software programs and data log evaluation
   
   For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.
   
   Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right calibration technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with calibration technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit calibration technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your calibration technician job on Zippia to find and recruit calibration technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting calibration technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new calibration technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the calibration technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new calibration technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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