Calibration Technician I

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond. With over 1,000 employees across technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles, Transcat delivers on its “Trust in Every Measure” promise to customers in life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities. Employees live the company’s values daily, contributing to rewarding, challenging, and life‑changing work.

What Transcat Offers

• Work that matters in a values‑based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, stock purchase plan, and more

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with other technicians within the lab to learn calibration fundamentals (measurement, temperature, electronics, etc.)
• Identify and utilize appropriate measurement techniques
• Maintain calibration standards
• Demonstrate working knowledge and competency in at least three disciplines (dimensional, electrical, torque, temperature, pressure, etc.)
• Perform calibration work in a laboratory setting and/or under supervision at a customer site
• Fulfill duties safely in accordance with company requirements and standards
• Other duties as assigned

Primary Objectives

• Learn fundamental calibration skills and techniques
• Develop skills necessary to perform calibrations independently
• Develop skills needed to advance to Calibration Technician II, which requires competency in at least four disciplines and expert competency in one discipline
• Deliver on Transcat’s Quality Policy (QAC‑F01‑001)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Successful completion of assigned training (on‑the‑job, online, LMS, classroom)
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self‑motivated learner with ability to acquire new calibration skills
• Ability to take direction, learn from feedback, and communicate effectively with supervisors
• Problem‑solving ability; capable of working independently and as part of a team
• 3+ years driving experience with a valid driver’s license and acceptable driver history

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree from a college or technical school, or at least one year related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred: previous experience or training in electronics or machining
• Basic mathematical skills (algebra, geometry, statistics)
• Familiarity with basic hand tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Organizational and time‑management skills
• Experience in PMEL, PME, TMDE, Metrology, Calibration, ASQ CCT, METCAL, GPETE, Electronics, GCAMS, or Avionics

Physical Demands

The role requires reading, writing, talking, and hearing while often sitting and using hands/fingers to handle tools and equipment. Occasionally the employee must stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and may need to lift up to 75 lb.

Work Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock and moving mechanical parts, and occasionally to wet/humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and vibration. Noise levels are usually moderate.

Travel Requirement

25–50 % of the work schedule may involve travel, including on‑site customer calibrations.