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Calibration Technologist

Calibration Technologist

  • Ideal for those passionate about precision and measurement science.
  • Ensure accuracy in devices, impacting industries from healthcare to aerospace.
  • Unique role blending physics, chemistry, and electronics for device calibration.
💰 Earn $55K-$75K
📚 Associate Degree

Overview

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

Scoop

Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

1,300 Annually

Median Earnings

$60,550 in California
$62,790 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • Analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements.
  • Attend conferences, workshops, or other training sessions to learn about new tools or methods.
  • Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.
  • Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment.
  • Develop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Thinking and problem solving
  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Having support
  • Job security

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