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Calibration Tech

Bosch · Lincolnshire, IL · $20.00–$24.00 an hour · Full time · Quality Assurance

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you explained a process to an auditor or inspector.

What they are checking: Whether they can talk through their work clearly during internal and external audits.

How do you organize your workload so calibrations are always done on time?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead so the calibration schedule never falls behind.

Tell me about an improvement you suggested to a process at work.

What they are checking: Whether they contribute to continuous improvement projects as the posting asks.

What would you do

You find a torque wrench out of calibration that has been used on the line for a month. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that out-of-calibration tools put product quality at risk and must be reported.

You cannot finish a calibration on time because a gauge is still on the line. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate early and document delays instead of letting deadlines pass quietly.

About the work

Walk me through how you calibrate a micrometer.

What they are checking: Whether they know a real calibration procedure, including standards and recording results.

How do you decide which gauges to calibrate in house and which to send to a third party?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the limits of internal capability and when outside calibration is needed.

What is a Gage R&R study, and what does the result tell you?

What they are checking: Whether they understand measurement system analysis, which they will help perform.

How do you keep calibration records accurate in a system like Q-Pulse?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that records are evidence auditors will check.

What would you check when calibrating a pressure transducer or flow meter on a test stand?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle fixed equipment calibration, not only hand-held gauges.

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The full job description

As published by Bosch.

Position Summary Responsible to get all gauges calibrated either internally or send out to a 3rd party calibration company. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Keep records of calibration that take place • Perform calibrations of hand-held gauges such as: Calipers, micrometer, air gauges, air spindles, test blocks, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and other gauges that can be calibrated internally. • Calibrate gauges that are fixed in assembly area/test stands: Flow meters, pressure transducers, collets, vacuum gauges and others. • Verify calibration status of electric torque wrenches • Assist in outside calibration activities by creating and receiving POs • Communicate to team when equipment is found out of calibration. • Communicate the need to update calibration documents when needed. • Update Q-Pulse and daily workload • Perform calibrations on time • Communicate the need to create TDRs for when schedule cannot be met. • Participate in Gage R&R’s. • Complete workload on time • Able to communicate processes for internal and external audits. • Assist on documented continuous improvement projects • Performs other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor. Qualifications and Experience • HS school diploma or equivalent • Some manufacturing experience a plus • Proficient with MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook • Able to read written instructions, visual control plans and diagrams • Strong math skills • Ability to function effectively as part of a team • Knowledge of quality control equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges preferred • Ability to see details at close range • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions given in English • Must be able to meet quality and productivity standards Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following: • Standing and repetitive lifting • Ability to stay on task for long periods of time • Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time • Ability to lift 35-50 lbs. Work Environment • A portion of the work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures are often warm or cool, depending upon the season, and noise level can be moderate to high. The remaining of the time will be in a temperature controlled room. • PPE required as determined by company safety standards: safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, safety shoes Salary and Benefits: The hourly range for the position is $20- $24/hour. The individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. The Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range during the interview process. Must Have: • Must have US work authorization. • Indefinite U.S work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/Veterans.

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