Field Calibration Technician

About Us

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 in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles, we deliver on our Trust in Every Measure promise to customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities. Our employees live Our Values every day, driving rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work.

What We Offer

• Work that matters
• 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, stock purchase plan, and more

Responsibilities

• Calibrate measurement and test equipment (M&TE) to manufacturer specifications
• Determine out-of-tolerance conditions for customer M&TE and calibration standards
• Provide corrective action (e.g., adjustments, minor repairs) for out-of-tolerance conditions
• Update and maintain proper documentation of services
• Provide customers with information regarding other services and new equipment offered by Transcat
• Maintain calibration standards
• Provide feedback and updates regarding calibration practices and procedures
• Proficiency in submitting and updating required paperwork for travel and administrative purposes
• Other duties as assigned

Travel Requirements

• This is a travel position, Monday through Friday
• Weekly overnight travel to customer facilities to provide services—home 95% of weekends
• Company pays for all lodging and expenses when away from home

Requirements

• Calibration experience and/or equivalent training with commercial and/or biomedical measurement and test equipment (M&TE)
• Self-motivator requiring little or no supervision
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to interact with customers and coworkers in a professional manner
• Proficiency with MS Office and the internet; familiarity with basic database functionality
• 3+ years driving experience with a valid driver’s license and acceptable driver history

Qualifications

Associate degree from college or technical school; or 2-5 years of related field experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Skills

• Military PMEL training
• Strong attention to detail—able to follow written instructions
• Ability to plan and prioritize diversified workload and work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Required to talk and hear
• Often required to sit and use hands and fingers to handle tools and equipment
• Occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Required to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours per day)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and maneuver a 400-pound cart from unloading area to customer-designated service area
• Occasionally required to lift upwards of 75 pounds

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate