Calibration and Repair Technician

North Chicago, IL 60088

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Technician Job Number: 42512365 Compensation: $35-40 / hour

Job Description

Job Title:  Calibration and Repair Technician
Location:  North Chicago, IL
Hire Type:  Onsite, Contract-to-Hire (convert to direct-hire at 9 months)
Target Pay Rate:  $35.00 - $40.00/hour (W2, with full employee benefits)

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: 
The Calibration Technician will perform calibrations of utility equipment and instruments within a manufacturing environment that measure the characteristics of objects, substances, or phenomena, such as pressure, temperature, time, force, torque, speed, flow, electric current, voltage, resistance, and derived units of physical, mechanical, or chemical measures.

Job Duties:
  • Calibrate various measurement instruments throughout the utilities department.
  • Instruments requiring calibration may include temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, pressure switches, backflow prevention switches, conductivity meters, flow meters, chlorine monitors, gas analyzers, valves, level probes, and other instruments.
  • Troubleshooting and repair of in-service equipment.
  • Installation of new equipment.
  • Calibration data entry and asset management into the company's database tracking system.
  • Communicate and coordinate with outside vendors.
  • Follow metrology department's standards for calibration.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of prior Metrology/Calibration experience is necessary.
  • Must possess practical knowledge of Metrology and measurement practices.
  • Must possess knowledge of related quality systems and practices (i.e. ISO 17025, ANSI/Z540-1).
  • Must have analytical skills to identify sources of measurement error and to read and interpret technical schematics, specifications and calibration procedures.
  • Technical knowledge of utility equipment and instruments used in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing is a plus.

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.

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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.

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