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Calibration Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and strong candidates with an associate degree plus hands-on metrology experience may meet EB-2 criteria. Employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, making direct employer sponsorship the primary path to a U.S. green card.
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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence is seeking a Calibration Technician, Divion Portable Metrology to join our team in Irvine, CA (Onsite).
FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY
Responsible for calibrating and certifying the Portable product line models of Arms, Trackers, NextSense, and AICON Scanners to applicable standards.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand the Metrology Portable Service ISO 17025 Quality Systems
- Aides with performing accurate, correct, and repeatable calibrations of customer equipment to appropriate standards
- Assists with documenting and reporting results, provide certification traceable to N.I.S.T and ISO 17025 standards
- Maintains company equipment in good working order
- Ensure equipment selected for use is calibrated and current
- Has a complete understanding of SMax and can complete SMax calibration reports
- Assists with documenting calibration processes and preparing reports, as required
- Assists with repairing and calibrating assessment tools and measurement of equipment
- Assists with preparing all documentation applicable for various assignments
- Assists with monitoring and completing all business tasks within timeframe and ensures optimal quality
- Maintains thorough knowledge of company’s products and understanding of structure
- Remains current with industry trends and best practices
- Assigned to a team to complete comprehensive project related tasks
- Learns from and studies experienced Calibration Technicians’ techniques and work
- Remains current with skills by attending training classes, independent research, and seminars as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Experience in Calibration of PCMM's and/or Machine repair
- Experience using hand tools
- Understanding of SMax
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail, organized and self-motivated
- Works under moderate direction as well as in a team environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employee with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
- Frequently in a stationary position for long periods of time; occasional bending/kneeling
- Manual dexterity required for keyboard use, operating office equipment, grasping objects
- Regularly move around the office and occasionally the factory floor
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and adjust focus
- Frequently communicates with other employees and customers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employee will encounter work environment characteristics described below while performing the essential job functions and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employee with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
- Primarily an office setting with occasional visits to the factory floor
- Office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated
- Office noise levels are considered low to moderate
- Factory noise levels are considered moderate
- If required, PPE will be provided
- No travel required
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 – 3 years of related experience
BENEFITS
- Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision insurances
- Health Savings Accounts with employer contribution (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401k Plan with generous employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
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INTRODUCTION
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence is seeking a Calibration Technician, Divion Portable Metrology to join our team in Irvine, CA (Onsite).
FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY
Responsible for calibrating and certifying the Portable product line models of Arms, Trackers, NextSense, and AICON Scanners to applicable standards.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand the Metrology Portable Service ISO 17025 Quality Systems
- Aides with performing accurate, correct, and repeatable calibrations of customer equipment to appropriate standards
- Assists with documenting and reporting results, provide certification traceable to N.I.S.T and ISO 17025 standards
- Maintains company equipment in good working order
- Ensure equipment selected for use is calibrated and current
- Has a complete understanding of SMax and can complete SMax calibration reports
- Assists with documenting calibration processes and preparing reports, as required
- Assists with repairing and calibrating assessment tools and measurement of equipment
- Assists with preparing all documentation applicable for various assignments
- Assists with monitoring and completing all business tasks within timeframe and ensures optimal quality
- Maintains thorough knowledge of company’s products and understanding of structure
- Remains current with industry trends and best practices
- Assigned to a team to complete comprehensive project related tasks
- Learns from and studies experienced Calibration Technicians’ techniques and work
- Remains current with skills by attending training classes, independent research, and seminars as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Experience in Calibration of PCMM's and/or Machine repair
- Experience using hand tools
- Understanding of SMax
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail, organized and self-motivated
- Works under moderate direction as well as in a team environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employee with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
- Frequently in a stationary position for long periods of time; occasional bending/kneeling
- Manual dexterity required for keyboard use, operating office equipment, grasping objects
- Regularly move around the office and occasionally the factory floor
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and adjust focus
- Frequently communicates with other employees and customers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employee will encounter work environment characteristics described below while performing the essential job functions and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employee with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
- Primarily an office setting with occasional visits to the factory floor
- Office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated
- Office noise levels are considered low to moderate
- Factory noise levels are considered moderate
- If required, PPE will be provided
- No travel required
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 – 3 years of related experience
BENEFITS
- Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision insurances
- Health Savings Accounts with employer contribution (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401k Plan with generous employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Calibration Technician
Certify your metrology credentials before applying
A Certified Calibration Technician credential from a recognized body strengthens your PERM case by documenting specialized competency. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether the role genuinely requires skills beyond a generalist technician, and formal certification closes that gap.
Target manufacturers with active PERM filing history
Aerospace, defense, and medical-device manufacturers run in-house calibration labs and file PERM petitions regularly. Cross-reference DOL OFLC disclosure data for 'Calibration Technician' job titles to identify employers who have sponsored this exact occupation before.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship availability, so you can find Calibration Technician openings at employers already set up to run PERM. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with the sponsorship process.
Clarify the PERM wage requirement with your hiring manager
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV rates for Calibration Technician before your offer negotiation, so the salary in your job offer meets PERM requirements from day one.
Document every instrument type and standard you work with
PERM job descriptions must reflect what the role genuinely requires. A detailed record of the measurement standards, equipment, and tolerances you work with helps your employer draft a defensible minimum-requirements description that survives DOL audit without being so narrow it excludes qualified U.S. workers.
Understand the EB-3 priority date backlog before accepting an offer
For many nationalities, EB-3 priority dates move slowly. Check the State Department Visa Bulletin when evaluating a sponsoring employer so you can realistically estimate how long you'll wait in the queue before receiving your green card, even after PERM approval.
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Find Calibration Technician JobsCalibration Technician Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Calibration Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Calibration Technician positions are classified under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of training or experience. If the role is structured to require a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in a specialized field such as metrology or engineering technology, an employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead. The O*NET profile for this occupation lists it in Job Zone 3, which aligns with EB-3 in most PERM filings.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B requires a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree as a baseline, which many Calibration Technician roles cannot meet. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and no degree requirement for skilled worker cases, though the PERM labor certification process typically takes one to two years before the I-140 petition stage. The result is permanent residency rather than a temporary, renewable status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
Your employer files a PERM application with the DOL certifying that no qualified, available U.S. worker was found for the role at the prevailing wage. Before filing, the employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and an internal job notice. The process typically takes six to twelve months from recruitment to certification, not counting subsequent USCIS petition stages.
How can I find Calibration Technician jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Calibration Technician openings filtered by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship. Targeting employers with confirmed PERM filing history saves you from starting conversations with HR teams that have no infrastructure for employment-based sponsorship. You can also review OFLC disclosure data to verify which employers have filed for this specific occupation in your target region.
Can I switch employers while my green card case is pending?
Once your I-140 petition has been approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of becoming current, you may be eligible to port your case to a new employer in the same or similar occupation under AC21 portability rules. Calibration and quality technician roles are closely related, so a move between employers in the same field is often feasible, but you should confirm the new role description aligns before making a switch.
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