Sr. Calibration Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been 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 have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.  We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way.  Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve.  Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career? 

Here’s what Transcat has to 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!
• Sign On Bonus: $3,000
• Pay Range: $35.00 - $40.00

A Senior Calibration Technician is a highly experienced professional responsible for overseeing, performing, and leading complex calibration tasks across a wide range of measurement instruments and systems. This position requires ten (10) years of calibration experience, a deep technical knowledge, strong mentoring abilities, and a high level of expertise in maintaining calibration standards and ensuring the accuracy and functionality of precision instruments.

Senior Calibration Technicians take on technical mentoring roles within the calibration team, manage critical calibration projects, troubleshoot advanced issues, and train junior staff. They also play a key role in ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, as well as improving calibration processes and methodologies.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform complex and specialized calibration on a wide range of measurement instruments with high precision and accuracy
• Leads and executes calibration projects, ensuring timely completion of tasks
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to all technician levels, fostering skill development and technical growth
• Assist in the creation, validation, and enhancement of calibration procedures and methods to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Provide technical support to customers, internal teams, and management regarding calibration related inquiries and solutions
• Diagnosing and resolving complex calibration and instrumentation issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving skills.
• Fulfill duties safely under working conditions, in keeping with Company requirements and standards
• Employees are expected to act professionally, uphold the company’s quality policy, and demonstrate integrity and respect, ensuring alignment with our commitment to excellence and compliance in all locations
• Travel requirement: up to 50% of work schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert level understanding of metrology principles, calibration techniques, and measurement uncertainty analysis
• Extensive experience with applicable calibration disciplines, methods and standards
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for resolving highly technical calibration issues
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lead and mentor all calibration technicians
• Advanced mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and statistics
• Proficiency in using calibration management software, data analysis tools, and measurement system software
• Ability to create and maintain calibration uncertainty budgets
• Proficiency with office computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Advanced Organizational and time management skills
• Successful completion of assigned training materials through on-the-job training, online content, LMS, and classroom led instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively, solve problems efficiently, and work independently and as part of a team
• 3+ years driving experience with a valid driver’s license

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• An Associates degree from an accredited college or technical school preferred
• Minimum ten (10) years of calibration experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

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