Calibration Technician I

Transcat, Inc.•Fullerton, CA

6d•$33 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

Transcat is a leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond, with over 1,000 employees across various roles. We are committed to our 'Trust in Every Measure' promise to customers in vital industries like life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities. Our values-based culture emphasizes employee well-being and growth. We offer flexibility, training and development, competitive compensation, and benefits including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, and a stock purchase plan. The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00 per hour, and it includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus. This role is for a Calibration Technician III, considered a mid to upper-level position, requiring a minimum of four years of commercial calibration experience. Technicians at this level are expected to calibrate, troubleshoot, and adjust higher-level equipment across at least six disciplines, with expert knowledge in two. Proficiency is assessed using Transcat's technician skills progression matrix. A Calibration Technician III should be capable of working independently in the lab or at customer sites with minimal supervision. A professional CCT or CMT certification is desired.

Requirements

Successful completion of assigned training materials through on-the-job training, online content, LMS, and classroom led instruction
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent attention to detail
Self-motivated learner with the ability to learn new skills related to calibration and calibration processes
Ability to take direction and learn from feedback
Ability to communicate well with supervisor, solve problems effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team
3+ years driving experience with a valid driver’s license
Associates degree from college or technical school, or four+ (4+) years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working within ISO 17025 and the ability to create, edit and maintain uncertainty budgets with an extensive understanding of statistics

Nice To Haves

Four+ (4+) years of commercial calibration experience
CCT or CMT certification
Previous experience or training in electronics or machining
Extensive statistical background
Familiarity with basic hand tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Advanced organizational and time management skills
Experience in PMEL, PME, TMDE, Metrology, Calibration, ASQ CCT, METCAL, GPETE, Electronics, GCAMS, or Avionics

Responsibilities

Perform calibration work with little to no supervision
Proficient in Electrical calibrations
RF Calibration experience is a plus
Conduct independent research when necessary
Coordinate and manage daily workloads without direction from manager
Identify and utilize appropriate measurement techniques
Maintain calibration standards
Understand and apply uncertainties to measurements made
Read and interpret labs’ scopes of accreditation
Work effectively with lab support staff
Working knowledge and competency in six (6) disciplines and expert in two (2) disciplines preferred
Perform calibrations within a laboratory or customer onsite setting
Work at customer on-sites with little to no direction
Fulfill duties safely under working conditions, in keeping with Company requirements and standards
Other duties as assigned
Travel requirement: up to 50% of work schedule
Learn and develop fundamental calibration skills and techniques, which includes high level production with few errors
Develop team lead skills and responsibilities
Develop skills necessary to train and advise lower-level technicians
Develop skills necessary to advance to Senior Calibration Technician position, which includes a working knowledge and competency in at least eight (8) disciplines and expert competency in three (3) disciplines.
Deliver on Transcat’s Quality Policy (QAC-F01-001)