Job Description
Job Description
The Lead Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of process instrumentation through pre-commissioning, calibration, and troubleshooting activities. This role involves working with a diverse range of instruments, including those measuring system pressures, weights, temperatures, conductivity, pH, levels, flow, and density.
The ideal candidate is a problem solver with a solid foundation in electrical theory and its practical applications. They will excel in inspecting, calibrating, measuring, and testing equipment at regular intervals, adhering to established procedures and using tools traceable to nationally recognized standards.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm
Essential Functions
Perform pre-commissioning, calibration, and troubleshooting of process instrumentation.
Conduct single-point and loop calibrations using tools such as multimeters, frequency calibrators, standardized weights, pressure calibrators, flow meters, digital pressure indicators, RTD calibrators, digital manometers, and digital tachometers.
Ensure compliance with established calibration procedures and national standards.
Train and mentor junior technicians to build their technical expertise and maintain high operational standards.
Maintain detailed records of calibration activities and generate necessary reports.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot instrumentation issues and improve system performance.
This role demands precision, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to upholding the highest standards of instrument calibration and system reliability.
Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with plant equipment to optimize performance.
Perform predictive and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and enhance equipment longevity.
Conduct routine repairs on instrumentation and electrical components, following plant work instructions and safety protocols.
Perform safety observations and proactively mitigate potential hazards.
Inspect, calibrate, and maintain process and critical utility instrumentation for accuracy and functionality.
Utilize calibrated test equipment for measurements and inspections.
Install and upgrade control instrumentation as part of routine maintenance activities.
Complete pre-task analyses for maintenance activities to identify risks and ensure safe work practices.
Support plant operations through other assigned duties as required.
Must maintain operational compliance with US guidelines (i.e. USDA, cGMP, etc.).
Education Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Associate Degree in Applied Science or completion of a technical certification program with an emphasis on instrumentation controls, preferred.
Required Experience and Skills:
Five (5) or more years of calibration experience in a manufacturing environment, required.
Experience with USDA regulations and CGMP guidelines is a plus.
Proficiency in calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing process control instrumentation.
Strong understanding of Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and OSHA safety practices.
Experience with multimeters, frequency calibrators, and flow meters is required. Familiarity with loop calibrations is a plus.
Working Conditions:
Willingness to participate in safety programs.
Responsibilities include the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation, wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, and inspect equipment.
Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed.
May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.
Must possess good hand-eye coordination; close attention to detail is required.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to adverse weather.
Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team-based environment.
Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including off shift, weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.
Must be willing to be part of the calibrations on call rotation.
#MSJR
Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Building Automation Systems, Calibration Management Software, Calibration Procedures, Communication, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Detail-Oriented, Documentations, Electrical System Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, Hearing Protectors, HVAC Engineering, HVAC Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Manufacturing Equipment, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Occupational Health and Safety Management, People Management, Plant Operations, Pneumatic Systems, Predictive Maintenance {+ 5 more}Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aJob Posting End Date:
12/10/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R374243
Job Description
The Lead Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of process instrumentation through pre-commissioning, calibration, and troubleshooting activities. This role involves working with a diverse range of instruments, including those measuring system pressures, weights, temperatures, conductivity, pH, levels, flow, and density.
The ideal candidate is a problem solver with a solid foundation in electrical theory and its practical applications. They will excel in inspecting, calibrating, measuring, and testing equipment at regular intervals, adhering to established procedures and using tools traceable to nationally recognized standards.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm
Essential Functions
Perform pre-commissioning, calibration, and troubleshooting of process instrumentation.
Conduct single-point and loop calibrations using tools such as multimeters, frequency calibrators, standardized weights, pressure calibrators, flow meters, digital pressure indicators, RTD calibrators, digital manometers, and digital tachometers.
Ensure compliance with established calibration procedures and national standards.
Train and mentor junior technicians to build their technical expertise and maintain high operational standards.
Maintain detailed records of calibration activities and generate necessary reports.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot instrumentation issues and improve system performance.
This role demands precision, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to upholding the highest standards of instrument calibration and system reliability.
Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with plant equipment to optimize performance.
Perform predictive and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and enhance equipment longevity.
Conduct routine repairs on instrumentation and electrical components, following plant work instructions and safety protocols.
Perform safety observations and proactively mitigate potential hazards.
Inspect, calibrate, and maintain process and critical utility instrumentation for accuracy and functionality.
Utilize calibrated test equipment for measurements and inspections.
Install and upgrade control instrumentation as part of routine maintenance activities.
Complete pre-task analyses for maintenance activities to identify risks and ensure safe work practices.
Support plant operations through other assigned duties as required.
Must maintain operational compliance with US guidelines (i.e. USDA, cGMP, etc.).
Education Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Associate Degree in Applied Science or completion of a technical certification program with an emphasis on instrumentation controls, preferred.
Required Experience and Skills:
Five (5) or more years of calibration experience in a manufacturing environment, required.
Experience with USDA regulations and CGMP guidelines is a plus.
Proficiency in calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing process control instrumentation.
Strong understanding of Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and OSHA safety practices.
Experience with multimeters, frequency calibrators, and flow meters is required. Familiarity with loop calibrations is a plus.
Working Conditions:
Willingness to participate in safety programs.
Responsibilities include the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation, wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, and inspect equipment.
Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed.
May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.
Must possess good hand-eye coordination; close attention to detail is required.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to adverse weather.
Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team-based environment.
Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including off shift, weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.
Must be willing to be part of the calibrations on call rotation.
#MSJR
Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Building Automation Systems, Calibration Management Software, Calibration Procedures, Communication, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Detail-Oriented, Documentations, Electrical System Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, Hearing Protectors, HVAC Engineering, HVAC Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Manufacturing Equipment, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Occupational Health and Safety Management, People Management, Plant Operations, Pneumatic Systems, Predictive Maintenance {+ 5 more}Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aJob Posting End Date:
12/10/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R374243
About Merck
At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities.
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