# Materials Test and Calibration Technician

> KIHOMAC · Layton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-28

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** SSD-ISG - Integrated Solutions Group

## Description

-   Perform materials, environmental, mechanical, or electronic testing in a laboratory, manufacturing, or aerospace and defense environment
-   Operate and maintain laboratory test equipment, including vibration tables, thermal chambers, tensile testing machines, and associated instrumentation
-   Prepare test specimens, configure fixtures, set up equipment, and execute tests in accordance with established procedures and technical specifications
-   Perform equipment calibrations, functional checks, and measurement verification in accordance with established calibration procedures and traceability requirements
-   Install and configure sensors, thermocouples, strain gauges, and other instrumentation used in materials and environmental testing
-   Operate data acquisition systems, monitor test parameters, collect measurement data, and identify anomalies or out-of-tolerance conditions
-   Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, technical specifications, and test procedures while identifying discrepancies and recommending improvements
-   Accurately document test configurations, calibration activities, measurement data, test results, equipment discrepancies, and corrective actions, maintaining complete records to ensure equipment traceability and compliance with applicable quality requirements
-   Other duties as assigned

## Requirements

### **Education/Training:** 

-   High School diploma or equivalent required
-   Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology, Avionics, or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred

### **Experience:**

-   2+ years highly preferred

-   Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical measurement principles, including temperature, pressure, force, displacement, voltage, current, and resistance required
-   Proficiency using measurement and test equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers, micrometers, torque instruments, and temperature measurement devices required
-   Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics, with experience performing functional testing, basic troubleshooting, and fault isolation of electronic assemblies and equipment
-   Familiarity with laboratory quality management systems, calibration traceability, ISO/IEC 17025, and applicable aerospace quality standards, with the ability to independently execute routine testing and calibration activities while collaborating with engineering and quality personnel to resolve technical issues

### **Security:**

-   Must be a US citizen

-   Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

### **Physical Requirements:**

-   Prolonged periods of standing and walking, able to bend, stretch, work with hands, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
-   Must be able to visually inspect machines
-   Must be able to wear required safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and respirator as needed
-   Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources

**Salary:** 

The projected salary range for this position is $25-$30 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

## Apply

[Apply at KIHOMAC](https://apply.workable.com/kihomac/j/BC86132EB6/apply)

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