Calibration Technician III

Transcat•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The Calibration Technician III is a mid- to upper-level technician who performs calibration work independently in a laboratory or at customer sites, with limited or no guidance. Technicians at this level can calibrate, troubleshoot, and adjust higher-level equipment across at least six disciplines, with expert knowledge in two disciplines preferred. Proficiency is determined using Transcat’s technician skills progression matrix. A professional CCT or CMT certification is desired. The role includes coordinating daily workloads, conducting research as needed, applying measurement techniques and uncertainty principles, maintaining calibration standards, and interpreting laboratory scopes of accreditation. The position also develops team-lead skills and the ability to train and advise lower-level technicians, with a development path toward Senior Calibration Technician. Travel may be required for up to 50% of the work schedule.

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 well with a supervisor, solve problems effectively, and work independently and as part of a team.
At least 3 years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
Associate degree from a college or technical school, or at least 4 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 4 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 customer sites.
Work at customer sites with little to no direction.
Fulfill duties safely and in accordance with company requirements and standards.
Develop team-lead skills and responsibilities.
Develop the skills needed to train and advise lower-level technicians.
Develop toward the Senior Calibration Technician level, which requires 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.