Calibration Technician | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $47,000 - $72,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in calibration technician? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Traverse City seeking experienced Calibration Technicians.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Traverse City region seeking Calibration Technicians. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations, adjustments, and repairs on a wide range of measuring and test equipment.
• Document calibration results, maintain equipment records, and manage calibration schedules.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in instruments and control systems.
• Adhere to established calibration procedures, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Assist in the development and improvement of calibration processes and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized calibration lab environment.

Recommended Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field (e.g., electronics, metrology).
• 2+ years of experience in calibration of various measurement equipment.
• Strong understanding of metrology principles, including measurement uncertainty.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Experience with calibration software and data management systems.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and repairs on instruments.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Calibration Technician, Instrument Technician, Metrology Technician, Calibration Specialist, Test Equipment Technician, Lab Technician - Calibration, Field Calibration Technician, Dimensional Metrologist, Measurement Technician, Quality Control Technician - Calibration

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.