Calibration Technician

Lake Bluff, IL 60064

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Technician Job Number: MC48868311117 Compensation: $35.00 / hour

Job Description

Title:  Calibration Technician
Location:  Lake Bluff, IL
Hire Type:  Long-Term Contract (W2 w/full benefits), Onsite

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary: 
Performs calibrations of generation and distribution equipment that produce and measure pressure, temperature, time, force, torque, speed, flow, electric current, voltage, resistance, and derived units of physical, mechanical, or chemical measures. Identifies and corrects errors contributing to discrepancies in measurement results.

Job Duties:
  • Performs calibrations on products and measurement instruments.
  • Quantifies sources of measurement error and determines measurement uncertainty with Test Uncertainty Ratios (TUR's).
  • Prepares calibration reports which detail methods, measurement data with uncertainties, TUR’s, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable standards.
  • Communicates with customers to resolve “technical” contract disputes or issues.
  • Assists customers with measurement and NIST traceability questions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or Higher Education from an accredited higher learning institution required.
  • 2+ years of Metrology and/or Instrument Calibration experience.
  • Must possess practical knowledge of Metrology and measurement practices.
  • Must have analytical skills to identify sources of measurement errors and to read and interpret technical schematics, specifications, and calibration procedures.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Mike Schmitz
Technical Recruiter

Mike Schmitz is an esteemed Recruiting Team Leader specializing in the Life Sciences Division. With an impressive tenure of over 12 years at Sterling and a remarkable 16-year career in the recruiting arena, Mike has cemented his reputation as a trailblazer in talent acquisition.

As a Recruiting Team Leader, Mike's understanding of the intricacies within the Life Sciences Division is unparalleled. His expertise positions him as a strategic partner in bridging the gap between talented professionals and opportunities that align with their aspirations.

With a career spanning 16 years, Mike's journey in the recruitment landscape has been defined by his dedication to facilitating more fulfilling careers for skilled professionals. His ability to understand everyone’s unique strengths and match them with roles that foster growth and satisfaction marks him as a true advocate for professional development.

Mike's advice to candidates reflects his commitment to helping them excel: approach every job interview with positivity and authenticity. He firmly believes that a positive attitude and an engaging personality are pivotal in creating lasting impressions. Mike emphasizes that while technical qualifications are crucial, the ability to connect with interviewers and present oneself effectively is equally valuable to prospective employers.

As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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About Lake Bluff, IL

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