How do they match: Calibration Technologists and Technicians

  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians

  • Calibration Specialist
  • Calibration Technician
  • Certified Calibration Technician
  • Diagnostic Technician
  • Electronic Instrument Testing Technician
  • Electronics Technician
  • Electronics Calibration Technician
  • Equipment Technician
  • Field Service Technician
  • Instrument Technician
  • Instrumentation Technician
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Metrology Technician
  • Metrology Calibration Technician
  • Scale Technician
  • Test Technician

  • 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.

  • Develop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements.
  • Plan sequences of calibration tests according to equipment specifications and scientific principles.
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders.
  • Verify part dimensions or clearances using precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to specifications.

  • Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
  • Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
  • Develop technical methods or processes.
  • Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
  • Update technical knowledge.