1st Shift Calibration Technician (M-F 7AM - 3:30 PM)
Woodward · Santa Clarita, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Woodward (aerospace & defense) in Santa Clarita, CA.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Internal audits, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$68k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 447 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 42 other live quality postings in California.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 42%
- Root cause 42%
- ISO 9001 21%
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This plant: Woodward in Santa Clarita
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Essential Functions
- ◆Performs periodic calibration and verification of instruments and systems per written work instructions and according to predetermined schedules with guidance from a level 3 technician. Understands and is capable of operating all pressure calibration master systems including pressure masters and deadweight calibrator for pressure instrument calibration; deadweights for scale calibration; master timer for time calibrations and Wahl temperature master for temperature controller and thermocouple calibration; primary standard flow calibrators for calibration of turbine, positive displacement and coriolis flowmeter calibration; Fluke 5700 calibration standard for voltage, current and resistance calibration functions; performs calibration on inspection equipment, as needed.
- ◆Assists in diagnosing and correcting basic malfunctions in test equipment and associated instrumentation.
- ◆Participates in installation of instrumentation in test equipment, connecting instruments to existing hydraulic, mechanical systems in production or development test stands, as needed.
- ◆Works with Production and test Engineering to resolve Intermediate problems with calibration test equipment and ensure proper use and application of calibration instrumentation.
- ◆Documents mechanical or electrical problems and utilizes internal and external resources to find solutions to those intermediate problems as it relates to calibration.
- ◆Analyzes test results in relation to design or rated specification and test objectives; modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
- ◆Documents calibration work in an calibration database in compliance with quality
requirements
and to demonstrate compliance with customer and regulatory agency requirements.
- ✓Notifies Production Supervisors and consults with Engineering to resolve out of tolerance situations and analyze the impact on production hardware.
- ✓Verifies calibration
requirements
from work instructions with guidance from a Level 3 Technician for new equipment based on Engineering recommendations and input.
- ✓Participates in internal audits to meet quality
requirements
and demonstrate compliance with customer requirements.
requirements
listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What We Are Looking For
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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While this is a full-time, regular position, employment is anticipated to be short-term as this position is in-scope for layoff due to relocation of product lines. Employment is anticipated through July 31, 2027. This position will be eligible for negotiated severance benefits following termination of employment.
Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
- •Estimated hourly pay: $34.94 - $51.24. Plus, shift differential and overtime, if applicable
- •9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity
- •Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- •12 paid holidays
- •Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
- •Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Bereavement Leave
- •Adoption Assistance
- •Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
- •Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- •Member referral bonus
- •Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- •Voluntary benefits, including:
- •Home / Auto Insurance discounts
- •Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Calibration Technician 2 , we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Calibration Technician 2 and is responsible for performing calibration and Intermediate repair/troubleshooting of instrumentation and measuring systems. Typical duties involve calibration of analog and digital pressure gauges, temperature controllers and thermocouples, weighing scales, tachometers and timers, flow meters and flow metering systems, electronic instruments and custom electrical test systems for fuel control applications, .and machine tooling and fixtures. The Calibration Technician Level 2 also assists A&T Ttest operations personnel with troubleshooting of instrumentation systems to resolve intermediate problems with production test equipment..
What’s In It For You
At Woodward, our “employees” are called and treated as “members” and we’ve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. It’s an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.
Other Functions
- •To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The