Layton, United States
Materials Test and Calibration Technician
KIHOMAC · Layton · United States
Posted: 9/28/2026 · Last checked: 10/11/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from KIHOMAC's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
- Perform materials, environmental, mechanical, or electronic testing in a laboratory, manufacturing, or aerospace and defense environment
- Operate and maintain laboratory test equipment, including vibration tables, thermal chambers, tensile testing machines, and associated instrumentation
- Prepare test specimens, configure fixtures, set up equipment, and execute tests in accordance with established procedures and technical specifications
- Perform equipment calibrations, functional checks, and measurement verification in accordance with established calibration procedures and traceability requirements
- Install and configure sensors, thermocouples, strain gauges, and other instrumentation used in materials and environmental testing
- Operate data acquisition systems, monitor test parameters, collect measurement data, and identify anomalies or out-of-tolerance conditions
- Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, technical specifications, and test procedures while identifying discrepancies and recommending improvements
- Accurately document test configurations, calibration activities, measurement data, test results, equipment discrepancies, and corrective actions, maintaining complete records to ensure equipment traceability and compliance with applicable quality requirements
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology, Avionics, or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred
Experience:
- 2+ years highly preferred
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical measurement principles, including temperature, pressure, force, displacement, voltage, current, and resistance required
- Proficiency using measurement and test equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers, micrometers, torque instruments, and temperature measurement devices required
- Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics, with experience performing functional testing, basic troubleshooting, and fault isolation of electronic assemblies and equipment
- Familiarity with laboratory quality management systems, calibration traceability, ISO/IEC 17025, and applicable aerospace quality standards, with the ability to independently execute routine testing and calibration activities while collaborating with engineering and quality personnel to resolve technical issues
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking, able to bend, stretch, work with hands, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
- Must be able to visually inspect machines
- Must be able to wear required safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and respirator as needed
- Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Salary:
The projected salary range for this position is $25-$30 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.
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