Calibration Technician

Company Description

Are you stuck in your current job or unappreciated for your work? Are you interested in growing and learning new things? Do you want to be part of a team and be recognized for your achievements? Do you want to be part of a culture of givers, who provide guidance and mentorship to other team members? Do you want to contribute to the success of a company and share the rewards? As it grows, you grow; as it improves, you improve.

If you answered yes, then you may be the next team member at Morehouse Instrument Company, which was named one of the Best Places to Work in PA 2023–2025 and Best Places to Work in Manufacturing for 2026.

For more than 100 years, Morehouse has provided force measurement and instrument calibration services and products for customers worldwide. Now under fourth-generation leadership, we are growing and enjoy a strong reputation as the market leader in high-quality services for lowering measurement risk. We offer calibration services and specialty product manufacturing such as load cells and large calibration machines.

Our reputation is based on our superior quality, service, flexibility to adapt to change, and our products. This reputation is driven by all our team members. We all learn together, grow together, give together, and succeed together.

If this sounds like a place you would enjoy working at, then consider applying for our position opening. We are looking for a reliable, dependable team member who enjoys being challenged and contributing their skills to a growing team.

Job Description

The Calibration Technician is a critical role at Morehouse. It requires calibrating customer equipment to the latest ASTM and ISO standards, which means following Morehouse procedures and quality programs, and adhering to the beliefs and core values that have built Morehouse over 100 years into what it is today.

You will gain experience calibrating a range of force-measuring devices and indicators on calibration machines varying in capacity from less than 1 pound up to 2,000,000 pounds of force. You will be part of a fast-paced work center that will challenge you daily to be the best you can be. You must have a great work ethic, good organizational skills, and the ability to work with a team of technicians to solve problems and learn every day, so we can provide our customers with the best-quality product in a timely manner.

Essential Job Duties

Calibration and Testing:

• Calibrate force and torque measuring equipment according to all applicable standards and procedures.
  
• Use computer programs to run automated calibrations as appropriate.
  

Quality and Documentation:

• Validate calibration results to determine if equipment is in or out of tolerance, ensure equipment and reports meet our quality standards, and make adjustments as needed.
  
• Prepare and verify calibration certificates for final approval.
  
• Document any abnormal condition and determine the level of severity for reporting to quality and the customer.
  

Scheduling and Equipment Setup:

• Use a weekly workload schedule to meet production expectations and ensure timely service to the customer.
  
• Determine the proper adapters and fittings for setting up equipment in calibration machines, and ensure all adapters are stored and maintained correctly.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
  
• Good mechanical knowledge
  
• Solid math and analytical skills
  
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  
• Excellent organizational skills
  
• Good work ethic and time management
  
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service experience
  
• Desire to learn new skills
  
• Ability to multi-task
  
• Mechanical ability and knowledge
  
• Goal-oriented and highly motivated
  

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily performed indoors.
  
• May experience occasional exposure to distracting noise levels.
  
• Work in shared office spaces near others.
  
• Requires continual walking, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and carrying.
  
• Climbing steps and using step stools on a daily basis, with occasional use of step ladders.
  
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting using the assistance of team members or overhead cranes and lifting devices.
  

Benefits

• Profit Sharing Plan (last year's full payout was $20,000 per employee)
  
• 401(k) plan
  
• Health insurance
  
• Optional vision and dental insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  

Growth Opportunities

• This position offers the chance to learn an in-demand skill set that few people know anything about, yet it impacts daily life for everyone.
  
• You will have the opportunity to gain the experience needed to pursue a Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
  
• At Morehouse, we focus on developing our employees and providing opportunities for self-improvement and advancement.