Calibration Technician III
About The Position
Calibration Technician III is a mid- to upper-level technician position. The technician calibrates, troubleshoots, and adjusts higher-level equipment across at least six disciplines, with expert knowledge in two disciplines preferred. They work independently in a laboratory or at customer locations, with limited or no guidance, and may perform work onsite. The role includes developing production, team-lead, and technician-training skills, with the aim of progressing to Senior Calibration Technician. Up to 50% travel is required. Completion of a professional CCT or CMT certification is desired.
Requirements
- Successfully complete assigned training through on-the-job training, online content, the learning management system, and classroom-led instruction.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Be a self-motivated learner able to learn skills related to calibration and calibration processes.
- Ability to take direction and learn from feedback.
- Ability to communicate with a supervisor, solve problems effectively, and work independently and as part of a team.
- At least three years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
- Associate degree from a college or technical school, or at least four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working within ISO 17025.
- Ability to create, edit, and maintain uncertainty budgets, with an extensive understanding of statistics.
Nice To Haves
- At least four years of commercial calibration experience.
- CCT or CMT certification.
- Working knowledge and competency in six disciplines and expert competency in two disciplines.
- Previous experience or training in electronics or machining.
- Extensive statistical background.
- Familiarity with basic hand tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 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.
- Conduct independent research when necessary.
- Coordinate and manage daily workloads without direction from a manager.
- Identify and use appropriate measurement techniques.
- Maintain calibration standards.
- Understand and apply uncertainties to measurements.
- Read and interpret laboratory scopes of accreditation.
- Work effectively with laboratory support staff.
- Perform calibrations in a laboratory or at a customer site.
- Work at customer sites with little to no direction.
- Fulfill duties safely and in accordance with company requirements and standards.
- Develop fundamental calibration skills and techniques, including producing high-volume work with few errors.
- Develop team-lead skills and responsibilities.
- Develop the skills needed to train and advise lower-level technicians.
- Develop the skills needed to advance to Senior Calibration Technician, including competency in at least eight disciplines and expert competency in three disciplines.
- Deliver on Transcat’s Quality Policy (QAC-F01-001).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Health insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Retirement benefits.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Training and development for learning and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
