Scientific Gauge Assembly & Calibration
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Scientific Gauge Assembly & Calibration Technicians build and calibrate leak standards and precision volume devices, measure gas flow rates, adjust and certify units to customer specs, and support vacuum gauge calibrations in a precision measurement lab.
About this role
Overview
We're hiring Scientific Gauge Assembly & Calibration Technicians for our accredited precision measurement lab in Oak Ridge, TN.
Your primary work is hands-on instrument building: assemble calibrated leak standards and precision volume devices, measure gas flow rates, make fine internal adjustments, and certify each unit against reference standards to exact customer specifications. You'll also support vacuum gauge calibrations.
Every calibration instrument you build end up in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and HVAC equipment.
Why Join Us
- Learn a rare trade: We train you in calibration skills used industry-wide.
- Culture: This is a small gamily-owned business that treats its employees like family
- Benefits: Enjoy generous 401(k), performance based raises, and annual bonuses
Compensation
- $22–$24/hr
- Annual bonuses
Hiring on 1st Shift
- Monday - Friday
Responsibilities
- Leak Assembly: Build calibrated leaks and precision volumes to customer specifications.
- Flow Testing: Measure gas flow rates and fine-tune each device to spec.
- Gauge Calibration: Support pressure calibrations on vacuum gauges against reference standards.
- Documentation: Record and certify calibration results clearly for every unit.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose calibration issues using math and scientific principles.
- Stand Maintenance: Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on calibration stands.
- Status Reporting: Update the lab manager and Orders Department on progress.
- Quality Compliance: Follow Quality Assurance Procedures to maintain ISO17025 compliance.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required:
- Comfortable applying basic math to daily tasks
- Basic mechanical and electronic skills
- Hands-on experience using digital multimeters
- Able to read and follow technical procedures
Preferred:
- Associate's degree in Electronics or related field
- 2–5 years of related technical experience
- Working knowledge of AC/DC circuits
- Experience scaling transducer outputs (4–20 mA, 1–5V)
- Able to solder and build basic cables
- Familiarity with precision measurement or calibration work
- Experience with vacuum systems or equipment
