Field Calibration Technician

Job Title

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond.

Job Description

To provide onsite calibration of test equipment for customers within the specified location up to and including an 8-hour radius. Also, will have the opportunity to support the local Transcat laboratory when not traveling.

Responsibilities

Major areas of responsibility include calibrating measurement and test equipment to manufacturers specifications, determining out of tolerance conditions for customer M&TE and calibration standards, providing corrective action for out of tolerance conditions, updating and maintaining proper documentation of services, providing customers with information regarding other services and new equipment provided by Transcat, maintaining calibration standards, providing feedback and updates regarding calibration practices and procedures, proficiency in submitting and updating required paperwork for travel and administrative purposes, and other duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include calibration experience and/or equivalent training with commercial and/or biomedical measurement and test equipment (M&TE), self-motivation requiring little or no supervision, customer service orientation, 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, and an 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 experience/skills include 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

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle tools and equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to 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 will be required to lift upwards of 75lbs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and vibration. 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.

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.