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Overview
Calibration technicians test and calibrate electrical and electronic equipment, using technical drawings, reference values, measuring instruments and test procedures to check that products meet specifications.
In job descriptions, look for metrology, electronic instruments, electrical diagrams, system parameters, quality standards, test records, preventive maintenance, defective materials and communication of test results.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Calibration technicians work with measuring equipment, electronic instruments and product specifications. They compare readings with reference values, adjust instruments, document deviations and support quality control.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes metrology, electrical diagrams, electronic standards, instrument performance, calibration procedures, preventive maintenance, test records, system parameters and communication of test results.
Salary context
Pay context is shaped by equipment complexity, tolerance levels, documentation responsibility, production impact, laboratory or field setting, troubleshooting depth and accountability for conformity to specifications.
Career paths
Development can move toward metrology specialization, quality engineering support, instrumentation systems, maintenance planning, test procedure development or supervision of calibration work.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy names the instruments, reference standards, tolerances, documentation, preventive maintenance, quality control, defective materials and departments that use the test results.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Calibration Technologists and Technicians
17-3028.00
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Alternative labels
pyrometry instrument calibration technician
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Occupation group
electrical engineering technician (3113.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c332af81-4481-4494-9786-aea1f5c5ffcf |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3113.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 3113 |
| Concept type | Occupation |