Calibration Technician - Day Shift - Nutrition Manufacturing - Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Calibration Technician / Metrology Specialist - Casa Grande, AZ - 12 hr Day Shift

Precision. Accuracy. Impact.
We are seeking a skilled Calibration Technician to support the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of critical measurement systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring equipment performance through disciplined calibration practices, data analysis, and continuous improvement.

If you enjoy hands‑on technical work, problem‑solving, and mentoring others in a fast‑paced environment, this position offers both technical depth and growth opportunity.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. 

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. 

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Perform multi‑discipline calibrations on measurement systems, including dimensional, electrical, and physical equipment

• Generate equipment specifications and calibration standards documentation

• Design and build calibration fixtures

• Select appropriate calibration standards based on tolerance accuracy ratios, specifications, and measurement uncertainty

• Utilize automated and electronic calibration systems and software tools

• Research, troubleshoot, and determine corrective actions for out‑of‑tolerance devices

• Repair, replace, or recommend actions for equipment requiring adjustment

• Conduct analysis to prevent repeat calibration or repair issues

• Generate, review, and document out‑of‑tolerance reports

• Maintain calibration history, recall schedules, and overdue tracking using calibration database systems

• Submit and support engineering change orders related to calibration activities

• Perform data analysis and report findings from measurement studies

• Document all calibration work clearly and accurately to support audit readiness

• Provide formal training to equipment users and fellow calibration technicians

• Serve as a technical resource by researching and responding to user measurement questions

• Mentor and support less‑experienced team members

• Establish work priorities, manage schedules, and meet assigned deadlines

• Use tools and order parts with strong attention to safety and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of calibration experience

• Associate degree (2‑year technical degree) or equivalent technical training
• Experience p