Field Calibration Technician

Field Calibration Technician

The Field Calibration Technician is responsible for performing precise, high-quality calibrations at customer sites across various locations. This field-based role involves 100% travel, including a mixture of local day travel and overnight trips, depending on customer location and project requirements. The technician will support calibration activities across a wide range of disciplines, including RF, electrical, dimensional, torque, pressure, and temperature. The ideal candidate has hands-on calibration experience, a strong understanding of industry standards, and a willingness to cross-train across multiple disciplines. This role also requires solid technical documentation skills and the ability to represent the company professionally in customer-facing environments.

Key Responsibilities: Calibration Execution

• Perform calibrations in accordance with company procedures and applicable standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO9001, AS9100, ANZ540.1).
• Specialize in overall calibration while supporting additional disciplines as needed; demonstrate willingness to cross-train in other calibration areas.
• Accurately document calibration results, ensuring traceability, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain and verify calibration standards and escalate equipment issues to supervisors as needed.

Field Support & Customer Service

• Travel 100% of the time to customer sites, including a combination of local travel and overnight stays.
• Support setup and teardown of mobile calibration workstations or onsite labs.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding service status, technical requirements, and scheduling needs.

Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with supervisors and team members to ensure timely completion of assigned work.
• Participate in onboarding and cross-training opportunities to increase flexibility across disciplines.
• Share feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of service delivery.

Quality & Compliance

• Follow all safety guidelines, company SOPs, and calibration protocols.
• Support quality assurance efforts, including audits, compliance reviews, and lean initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
• Help maintain clean, audit-ready calibration workspaces and tools.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of hands-on calibration experience in a lab or field setting.
• Experience with RF/GP calibration is preferred.
• Willing and able to travel 100%, including local and overnight travel based on assignment.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and calibration standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Familiarity with calibration and service management tools such as FSM, CalWeb, and Gage.
• Willingness to cross-train in multiple disciplines (e.g., RF, electrical, pressure, temperature, torque, dimensional).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience working in customer-facing or onsite roles for large accounts or multi-site operations.