Field Calibration Technician

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Calibrate measurement and test equipment (M&TE) to manufactures specifications
• Determine out of tolerance conditions for customer M&TE and calibration standards
• Provide corrective action (i.e., adjustments, minor repairs) for out of tolerance conditions
• Update and maintain proper documentation of services
• Provide customer with information regarding other services and new equipment provided 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

Travel Requirements

• This is a travel position Monday through Friday
• Weekly overnight travel to customer's facility to provide services - home 95% of weekends
• Company pays for all lodging and expenses when 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 oriented
• Ability to interact with customers & 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

Desired Experience/ Skills

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

Education And Experience

• 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

Physical Demands

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Frequent exposure to electrical shock
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and vibration
• Work environment is usually moderate in noise level

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status. As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law. We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.

Contingencies

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.