Field Calibration Technician

Company Overview

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, we deliver on our “Trust in Every Measure” promise to customers in life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.

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
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Additional perks

Summary

Provide onsite calibration of test equipment for customers within a specified location up to an 8‑hour radius. When not traveling, support the local Transcat laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate measurement and test equipment (M&TE) to manufacturers’ specifications
• Determine out‑of‑tolerance conditions for customer M&TE and calibration standards
• Provide corrective action (adjustments, minor repairs) for out‑of‑tolerance conditions
• Update and maintain proper documentation of services
• Inform customers about other services and new equipment offered by Transcat
• Maintain calibration standards
• Provide feedback and updates regarding calibration practices and procedures
• Submit and update required paperwork for travel and administrative purposes
• Other duties as assigned

Travel Requirements

This is a travel position Monday through Friday with weekly overnight trips to customer facilities. Employees are home approximately 95 % of weekends. The company pays for all lodging and expenses incurred while away from home.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 orientation
• Ability to interact with customers and coworkers professionally
• 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

Education and Experience

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

Desired Experience and Skills

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

Physical Demands

The role requires frequent talking and hearing, sitting, and using hands and fingers to handle tools and equipment. Employees must also stand for long periods (up to 8 hours per day), walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed. Lifting requirements include up to 50 lb regularly and occasional lifts of up to 75 lb, as well as maneuvering a 400‑lb cart.

Work Environment

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