Calibration Technician

North Chicago, IL 60064

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Technician Job Number: 54757775 Compensation: $33.00 / hour

Job Description

Title: Calibration Technician (Process instruments)
Location: North Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Contract, Onsite
Target Pay Rate: $33.00/hour (W2)

Overview:
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: 
Seeking a skilled Calibration Technician to ensure accurate measurements and reliable operation of process instruments in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role focuses on calibrating and maintaining equipment that monitors critical production parameters, including pressure, temperature, flow, pH, and conductivity. Typical instruments include pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, torque sensors, and pH/conductivity probes.

The Calibration Technician will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams, as well as external vendors and contractors, to maintain process consistency, quality compliance, and regulatory standards.

Job Duties:
  • Calibrate and verify process instruments used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including pressure, flow, temperature, pH, conductivity, and torque measurement devices.
  • Support troubleshooting and maintenance of real-time process instrumentation on production lines.
  • Document calibration results, measurement uncertainty, and traceability to standards (e.g., NIST).
  • Identify measurement errors and ensure instruments meet accuracy requirements.
  • Provide technical support to internal teams and customers regarding instrument use and compliance.
  • Maintain adherence to quality systems and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of hands-on calibration or metrology experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of measurement principles, uncertainty analysis, and industry standards (ISO 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1).
  • Ability to read technical schematics, specifications, and calibration procedures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.

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

If you're a skilled professional in engineering, manufacturing, or life sciences and you're exploring your next career move—I'm here to help.

I’m a Senior Technical Recruiter and Team Leader who’s passionate about connecting great people with great companies. I specialize in placing candidates in roles within product, equipment, food/beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and I work closely with some of the most respected employers in the industry.

My approach is consultative, transparent, and relationship-driven. I’ll take the time to understand your goals, skills, and preferences—and then help you navigate the search process with confidence. From resume tips and interview prep to timely feedback and honest communication, my goal is to make your job search feel less stressful and more strategic.

I’ve worked with professionals at all levels—from early career to senior leadership—and I’m always looking to expand my network of talented candidates. Whether you’re actively on the market or just curious about what’s out there, I’d love to connect.

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. 

 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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