Calibration technician, Kaihangarau tōkarikari
Also known as
- Calibration specialist, industrial measurement and control technician, instrument technician
Calibration technicians inspect, test and maintain measuring devices and equipment to make sure they give accurate readings.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$67K to $108K
Most common
$149K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Calibration technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in laboratories, universities, research institutes and factories
- need to be practical, accurate and solve problems
Tasks
- inspect measuring devices and equipment
- adjust equipment
- maintain equipment
- test products
- make parts using machines
- check finished products
- record results
- create drawings of equipment
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification and experience to become a calibration technician.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in mechanical and industrial engineering, electrical and electronic engineering and technology or similar area
- experience in similar work
- electrical registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board
- to register with Engineering New Zealand
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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