Calibration Technologists and Technicians
O*NET Code: 17-3028.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.
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💼 Also Known As
Calibration EngineerCalibration SpecialistCalibration TechnicianCalibration TechnologistCertified Calibration TechnicianDiagnostic Technician (Diagnostic Tech)Electromechanical Equipment TesterElectronic Instrument Testing TechnicianElectronics Calibration TechnicianElectronics TechnicianEquipment TechnicianField Service TechnicianHydrometer CalibratorInstrument TechnicianInstrumentation TechnicianMaintenance TechnicianMetrology Calibration Technician (Metrology Calibration Tech)Powertrain Calibration EngineerTest Technician
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🔧 Technologies & Tools (15)
🔥Apple macOS
Operating system software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
0Minitab
Analytical or scientific software
0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
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