Steps to Become a Certified Calibrator
- Get certification training
- Pass exam
- Apply for certification
- Maintain certification by completing education every three years
Requirements and Skills
- Good communication and analytical skills are important
- Understanding ISO standards is typically required
- Know algebra and trigonometry
- Excellent vision is needed for prospective calibration technicians
- Skills obtained through team initiatives and working groups include problem-solving
Salary and Qualifications
- Salary ranges from $47,000 to $74,000 for calibrators
- After gaining five years of experience, technicians are eligible to apply for Certified Calibration Technician certification
- Calibration technicians typically hold a certificate or diploma from a technical school
Calibration Process
- Calibration ensures accurate readings
- Calibrate TVs every 1-2 years
- Initialize scales when moved
Becoming a Calibration Engineer
- Get a bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, or a similar field
- Gain several years of hands-on job training and experience
- Be proficient in specific programming languages and software
- Possess teamwork, time management, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Calibration Technicians are responsible for the routine inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of instruments and manufacturing equipment.