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Scale Calibration Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Calibration Technician

Monroe, OH

$21 - $28.50/hr

Calibration Technician Deceuninck North America is seeking a Calibration Technician for our Monroe ... gauges, scales, and testing equipment according to established standards * Maintain detailed ...

Calibration Technician

Marysville, WA · On-site

$20.79 - $32.68/hr

... Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, traceability, and timely ... scales), and verify that shop floor tools meet company and industry requirements aligned with ...

The Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, traceability, and timely ... g., gage blocks and scales), and verify that shop floor tools meet company and industry ...

Calibration Technician

Indianapolis, IN

$21 - $28.75/hr

Calibration Technician 1st Shift Monday - Thursday (10-hour shifts) What You Will Do: * Understand ... Track and maintain scales calibrations * Assist manufacturing operators with tool and gage ...

Calibration Technician

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$21 - $28.75/hr

Calibration Technician 1st Shift Monday - Thursday (10-hour shifts) What You Will Do: * Understand ... Track and maintain scales calibrations * Assist manufacturing operators with tool and gage ...

Calibration Technician

Indianapolis, IN

$21 - $28.75/hr

Calibration Technician 1st Shift Monday - Thursday (10-hour shifts) What You Will Do: * Understand ... Track and maintain scales calibrations * Assist manufacturing operators with tool and gage ...

Calibration Technician

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$23.50 - $32.25/hr

ABOUT THE TEAM Enterprise Test Capabilities (ETC) develops, operates, and scales the shared ... ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a Calibration Technician to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and ...

Calibration Technician

Westbury, NY · On-site

$22.75 - $31/hr

Company Description Open Scientific is looking for an experienced Calibration Technician.This is a ... not limited to scales and other weight sensing equipment, thermometers and other temperature ...

Calibration Technician I

Clearwater, FL · On-site

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

Calibration Technician I Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! Program Summary The KBR Metrology team ... scales, and weights. * Calibrate standards used in calibrations and maintain equipment to ...

Calibration Technician I

Clearwater, FL

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

Calibration Technician I Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! Program Summary The KBR Metrology team ... scales, and weights. * Calibrate standards used in calibrations and maintain equipment to ...

Calibration Technician

Santa Cruz, CA

$25.50 - $34.75/hr

... the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service ... As part of this team, The Calibration Technician will be the focal point for all Tool Calibrations ...

Calibration Technician

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$25.50 - $34.75/hr

... the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service ... As part of this team, The Calibration Technician will be the focal point for all Tool Calibrations ...

Calibration Technician

Santa Cruz, CA

$25.50 - $34.75/hr

... Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Joby ... As part of this team, The Calibration Technician will be the focal point for all Tool Calibrations ...

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How much do scale calibration technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for scale calibration technician in the United States is $25.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a scale calibration technician?

A Scale Calibration Technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, and calibrating weighing equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards. They work with various types of scales, from small precision balances to large industrial weighbridges. Their duties often involve troubleshooting, repairing, and documenting calibration results. This role requires knowledge of measurement standards, mechanical and electronic systems, and regulatory requirements. Accurate calibration is essential for businesses that rely on precise weight measurements, such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.

What does a scale calibration technician do?

A typical day for a Scale Calibration Technician involves traveling to client sites or working in a lab, where you'll inspect, test, and calibrate various types of weighing scales and balances used in industrial, commercial, or laboratory settings. Your responsibilities will include using calibration tools, documenting procedures, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring all equipment meets regulatory standards. You'll often collaborate with quality assurance teams, production staff, or facility managers to schedule calibrations and address any measurement concerns. The role may require detailed record-keeping and strong customer service skills, especially when explaining calibration results or maintenance recommendations to clients.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a scale calibration technician?

A Scale Calibration Technician should possess strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a background in electronics or instrumentation, often supported by a technical diploma or associate degree. Familiarity with calibration tools, such as weights, test equipment, and specialized calibration software (like MET/CAL or similar), as well as NIST or ISO certification standards, is commonly required. Excellent problem-solving skills, effective communication, and reliability help technicians succeed and work well with both clients and team members. These abilities are crucial for ensuring precise and compliant measurements, maintaining equipment accuracy, and fostering client trust in industries that depend on exact weighing systems.

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Infographic showing various Scale Calibration Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,542 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

1st Shift Calibration Technician II (M-F 7AM - 3:30 PM)

Woodward, Inc.

Santa Clarita, CA • On-site

$34.94 - $51.24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Woodward Inc. rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

114th of 493 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
  • Estimated hourly pay: $34.94 - $51.24. Plus, shift differential and overtime, if applicable
  • 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Bereavement Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
  • Member referral bonus
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
  • Voluntary benefits, including:
  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Calibration Technician 2, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
  • The Calibration Technician 2 and is responsible for performing calibration and Intermediate repair/troubleshooting of instrumentation and measuring systems. Typical duties involve calibration of analog and digital pressure gauges, temperature controllers and thermocouples, weighing scales, tachometers and timers, flow meters and flow metering systems, electronic instruments and custom electrical test systems for fuel control applications, .and machine tooling and fixtures. The Calibration Technician Level 2 also assists A&T Test operations personnel with troubleshooting of instrumentation systems to resolve intermediate problems with production test equipment..

What's In It For You
At Woodward, our "employees" are called and treated as "members" and we've created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. It's an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.
Essential Functions
  • Performs periodic calibration and verification of instruments and systems per written work instructions and according to predetermined schedules with guidance from a level 3 technician. Understands and is capable of operating all pressure calibration master systems including pressure masters and deadweight calibrator for pressure instrument calibration; deadweights for scale calibration; master timer for time calibrations and Wahl temperature master for temperature controller and thermocouple calibration; primary standard flow calibrators for calibration of turbine, positive displacement and coriolis flowmeter calibration; Fluke 5700 calibration standard for voltage, current and resistance calibration functions; performs calibration on inspection equipment, as needed.
  • Assists in diagnosing and correcting basic malfunctions in test equipment and associated instrumentation.
  • Participates in installation of instrumentation in test equipment, connecting instruments to existing hydraulic, mechanical systems in production or development test stands, as needed.
  • Works with Production and test Engineering to resolve Intermediate problems with calibration test equipment and ensure proper use and application of calibration instrumentation.
  • Documents mechanical or electrical problems and utilizes internal and external resources to find solutions to those intermediate problems as it relates to calibration.
  • Analyzes test results in relation to design or rated specification and test objectives; modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
  • Documents calibration work in an calibration database in compliance with quality requirements and to demonstrate compliance with customer and regulatory agency requirements.
  • Notifies Production Supervisors and consults with Engineering to resolve out of tolerance situations and analyze the impact on production hardware.
  • Verifies calibration requirements from work instructions with guidance from a Level 3 Technician for new equipment based on Engineering recommendations and input.
  • Participates in internal audits to meet quality requirements and demonstrate compliance with customer requirements.

Other Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What We Are Looking For
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Intermediate ability to read mechanical and electrical/electronic/hydraulic drawings and hydraulic schematics or blueprints.
  • Intermediate knowledge of electrical/electronic theory, mechanical principles, and hydraulics systems.
  • Ability to read and use a wide range of precision mechanical and electronic measurement devices.
  • Windows PC skills with some functional experience using spreadsheet, word processing, and database screens.
  • The ability to provide excellent service to internal customers.
  • The ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team.
  • Ability to learn and apply new concepts/techniques to work environment.
  • Ability to read and understand work documents, to communicate clearly to coworkers and supervisors, to listen attentively and comprehend key pieces of spoken information.
  • The ability to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Intermediate knowledge of data acquisition systems.
  • Ability to prioritize work requirements.
  • Works with outside suppliers and customers.

Education or Formal Training
  • US - High School Diploma required and US - Technical/Vocational Degree Instrumentation, calibration; mechanics, electronics and statistics

Experience
  • 2-5 years' Experience in mechanical/electronic instrument calibration/service in and manufacturing environment.

This position is part of an IAM Bargained Group.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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