Calibration Technician

Irvine, California

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
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Yoh Life Sciences is hiring a Calibration Technician for our Irvine, CA client. The Calibration Technician will perform equipment and facilities reliability maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures. Analyzes and troubleshoots the root cause of equipment problems and implements effective corrective maintenance repairs to provide increased reliability. Follows standard operating procedures (SOP) to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity, and timing. Refers deviations from SOPs to the supervisor. Troubleshoots maintenance issues with assistance. Applies skills and knowledge to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality. May setup equipment when applicable. Identifies and solves moderately complex problems. Makes decisions that require choosing from limited options. Performs work tasks in such a manner as to not waste material or time.

Industry: Biopharma
Location: Irvine, CA
Compensation: $24-36/hr DOE
Type: Direct Hire
Shift: M-F 6am - 2:30pm

Job Functions

  • Performs calibrations, assuring traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (N.I.S.T.) on instruments and weighing equipment and controls located throughout the plant.
  • Maintains calibration records in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Installs, repairs, replaces, adjusts and/or aligns critical process instrumentation, weighing equipment, and laboratory instrumentation.
  • Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains sensors, data gathering panels, wiring, and ancillary devices which make up the plant-wide Building Automation System (BAS).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Supports maintenance and calibration activities within a single site.
  • Metrology Standards References
  • Congifures, constructs, and maintains electrical/electronic testing instrumentation.
  • Assists in the review of calibration and maintenance procedures to assure accuracy and pertinence.
  • Maintains and calibrates weighing equipment (laboratory balances, floor scales, etc.) located in all areas of the plant.
  • Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and calibrates process instrumentation and controls located throughout the facility.
  • Completes documentation required for calibrations, planned maintenance work, and line utilization logs.
  • Utilizes drawings and schematics for installation and troubleshooting.
  • Operates Company vehicles for transportation of equipment with the facility or public highways.

Education, Licensure, and/or Experience
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with 2-8+ years' related experience and/or certification in assigned area, as required.
completion of electronics technical school with experience in calibration and repair of process instrumentation or military/pharma experience in TMDE, instrumentation or metrology.
Knowledge of processes described in SOPs and where to find/how to use SOPs.
Knowledgeable of cGMP regulations and processes.

Estimated Min Rate: $52416.00
Estimated Max Rate: $74880.00

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
Date Posted: 08 April 2025
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