P2P2 — Developing Professional
Journeyman
Journeyman-level technician working independently. Calibrates a wider range of instruments using standard methods.
What this level means
Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence
- Scope
- Defined deliverables / small features
- Autonomy
- General supervision; reviewed at milestones
- Complexity
- Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
- Impact
- Own and immediate-team deliverables
- Decision rights
- Routine technical choices within guidance
- Leadership
- May guide interns
- Typical experience
- 1–3 yrs
What you'd do
- Independently execute calibrations on a broad range of equipment.
- Troubleshoot instrument discrepancies and perform minor repairs.
- Maintain detailed calibration records and reports.
- Ensure compliance with calibration standards and procedures.
- Execute calibrations independently.
- Troubleshoot and repair minor issues.
- Maintain compliance with standards.
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Advanced calibration techniques
- Troubleshooting
- Record keeping
- Standard compliance
- Advanced instrumentation
- Calibration standards
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Quality assurance
- Technical Aptitude
- Analytical skills
- Problem Solving
- Independence
What good looks like
- Several years of calibration or instrumentation experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physical sciences preferred
- Strong analytical skills
Common titles
Calibration Technician IICalibration Technician 2Journeyman
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 13-0000 — Business & Financial Operations Occupations(inferred · under review)
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.