Calibration Technician I
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Lewiston, ID
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (industrial) in Lewiston, ID.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
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- Root cause 25%
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This plant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Lewiston
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Full description from Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Two years' experience in calibration activities.
- ✓Experience with Fluke metrology software.
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking a Calibration Technician to calibrate and track thousands of test and measuring equipment in support of Manufacturing, R&D, and multiple divisions across SEL.
The Calibration Technician will immediately learn test and measuring calibration (in-house and outsourcing) and the process of bringing in new equipment. You will utilize the MET/TEAM Database and MET/CAL programs, which will be integral to accomplishing all new Technician training.
As a Calibration Technician, a typical day might include the following
- •Completing calibrations on electronic test and measurement equipment.
- •Developing new, improving existing, and documenting SEL calibration processes.
- •Maintaining SEL calibration database for all 5,000 standards and electronic test equipment in use.
- •Being an active partner in the development of maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair programs for production equipment.
This job might be for you if
- •You have a two-year electronic technology associate degree.
- •You have a minimum of two years manufacturing test/test development experience.
- •You have a working knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits.
- •You are familiar with modern test equipment.
Location
Lewiston, ID – This position is located in Lewiston, ID where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.
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Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- •We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- •We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- •We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- •We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- •Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range Data - $31.00 - $46.00 per hour
Communication with Applicants
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