Skill
Calipers
Manufacturing and Industrial
Calipers are precision measuring instruments used to determine the distance between two opposite sides of an object, commonly used in machining, engineering, woodworking, and manufacturing for accurate dimensional checks. Vernier, dial, and digital calipers are the main types, offering measurements down to fractions of a millimeter. Machinists, engineers, and quality control inspectors rely on them for tasks requiring tight tolerances.
Calipers in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 41
- Employers
- 23
- Median pay
- $71,000
- Disclose pay
- 63%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 26 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Calipers (41)
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR (SHIPS)
United States Fleet Forces Command
Kittery, ME · $44 – $52 / hour
A quality assurance inspector who examines mechanical systems, piping, and components on naval ships during construction and overhaul, documenting compliance with specifications and conducting tests. This role suits people with hands-on experience in shipbuilding or heavy mechanical trades who can work independently and interpret technical drawings.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Machinist - 3rd Shift
Snap-on
Full-time · Murphy, NC · $21 – $25 / hour
This role operates and sets up CNC and manual machining equipment to produce precision parts and tooling at Snap-on's manufacturing facility on the night shift. It suits experienced machinists with strong mechanical skills who are comfortable working independently and can meet tight tolerances.
Listed on Snap-on’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Machine Operator, Lvl C-2nd shift
The Greenbrier Companies
Chicago Heights, IL
This role operates industrial machinery to manufacture precision parts for rail equipment, following technical specifications and performing quality checks throughout the production process. It suits someone with attention to detail who can work in a manufacturing environment and learn to use specialized tools and equipment.
Listed on The Greenbrier Companies’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Quality Technician
Zenni Optical
Full-time · Obetz, Ohio
Zenni seeks a Quality Technician to inspect rejected eyeglass lenses in their manufacturing facility, using precision optical instruments to identify defects and document root causes in their laboratory system. The role suits someone with manufacturing experience who enjoys methodical troubleshooting and wants to ensure product quality while supporting continuous improvement.
Listed on Zenni Optical’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Launch Integration Technician II
Relativity Space
Cape Canaveral, FL · $27 – $41 / hour
This hands-on technician role involves assembling, inspecting, and troubleshooting rocket hardware at Relativity Space's launch facility in Florida, working across structural, fluid, and avionics systems for their Terran R vehicle. The position suits someone with aerospace manufacturing experience who enjoys direct technical work, precision assembly, and the responsibility of preparing flight hardware for launch.
Listed on Relativity Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Assembly Technician - Aft End
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $32 – $60 / hour
You'll assemble and integrate the engine and propulsion systems at the aft end of a reusable launch vehicle, managing complex installations of engines, fluid systems, and avionics from start to finish. This role suits someone with aerospace manufacturing or rocket assembly experience who thrives on precision work, technical problem-solving, and leading teams through intricate build processes.
Listed on Stoke Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
TIG Welder II / Welder III
Crane Co.
Full-time · Jurupa Valley, California · $26 – $34 / hour
This is a skilled welding position requiring the ability to perform high-quality welds on metal components in multiple positions, with responsibility for interpreting technical documents and ensuring work meets strict specifications. The role suits experienced welders who can pass certification tests and work safely in a manufacturing environment.
Listed on Crane Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Energetics Technician I - 3rd shift
Voyager
Full-time · Pueblo, CO · $30 / hour
This role manufactures and assembles rocket propellant and ordnance components in a controlled facility, working hands-on with energetic materials under strict safety protocols. It suits someone with basic manufacturing experience who can handle precision work, follow detailed procedures, and commit to the rigorous safety culture required in explosives production.
Listed on Voyager’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Production Service Technician III / Associate III, Production Support
FIS
US GA CMH 7101 BLDG 100-300
This production support role maintains and troubleshoots automated manufacturing equipment in a fintech environment, progressing from basic diagnostics with hand tools to complex repairs on mail sorters, sealers, and motor systems. It suits people with electromechanical training who can diagnose failures systematically and work toward independence on sophisticated industrial equipment.
Listed on FIS’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Machinist-1st Shift
Heil Environmental Industries
Full-time · Huron, SD · $25 – $31 / hour
Terex is hiring an experienced machinist to program and operate CNC machines and related equipment, setting up parts to precise tolerances and mentoring others on the shop floor. This role suits someone with hands-on experience in mechanical and hydraulic systems who can work independently, troubleshoot problems, and contribute to a manufacturing team.
Listed on Heil Environmental Industries’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Calipers
Measured from the 41 open roles that name Calipers — not from a curated list.
- Blueprint Reading14 roles34.1%
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)5 roles12.2%
- Engineering Drawings4 roles9.8%
- Microsoft Excel4 roles9.8%
- Microsoft Office4 roles9.8%
- Micrometer3 roles7.3%
- Microsoft Word3 roles7.3%
What employers state they pay
Median
$71,000
Middle half
$51,000 – $79,000
From 26 of 41 open roles — the 63% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry36%
- Mid28%
- Senior32%
- Lead / Staff / Principal4%
From 25 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Calipers roles are
Among the 34 of 41 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Calipers
Employers hiring for Calipers
23 in total, most open roles first.
- RSRelativity Space6 roles
- ASAST SpaceMobile5 roles
- BBoeing4 roles
- Beckman Coulter2 roles
- Crane Co.2 roles
Desert Tech2 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.