Calibration Technician

McGrath Rent Corp•Dallas, TX

About The Position

As a Calibration Technician, you will follow standard procedures and established guidelines to calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair equipment. You will help ensure test equipment is ready to operate and reaches customers when needed. The role is performed in a general warehouse and laboratory environment and may involve being on call and a small amount of overnight travel in support of company business.

Requirements

Knowledge of the theory of operation, application, calibration, and maintenance of electronic products.
Knowledge of electronic equipment, including general-purpose, RF, telecom, oscilloscopes, and optical equipment.
Basic computer skills to maintain equipment history databases and control computer-operated test equipment.
Strong customer focus, teamwork, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a warehouse or shop environment around mechanical equipment, tools, and moving machinery.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull, and move parts, tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform equipment inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and testing activities using tools and accessing equipment components.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, computers, tablets, and mobile devices, with manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to access equipment components in various positions, including working from ladders, platforms, and underneath equipment when necessary.
Ability to visually inspect equipment, components, and completed work for defects, safety concerns, and quality issues.
Ability to use computers, tablets, mobile devices, and standard office equipment to complete work orders, inspection reports, and required documentation.
Ability to work safely around noise, vibration, dust, grease, oils, and moving equipment.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; the company does not sponsor employment visas or provide immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science degree or equivalent experience in an electronics calibration environment.
Military PMEL training.

Responsibilities

Document actions in a computerized inventory management system.
Assist internal and external customers with technical issues.
Clean and accessorize equipment, and maintain a clean and orderly lab area.
Work on established priorities and make decisions within established guidelines and policies.
Calibrate equipment using manual or automated procedures.
Functionally test equipment using functional test procedures or manufacturer manuals.
Upgrade firmware as necessary to maintain functionality.
Identify and test parts and accessories for various electronic test equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

DailyPay availability.
10 days plus 2 half days of company-paid holidays, in addition to vacation and sick time.
Medical, dental, and vision benefit options.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Company-paid life insurance.
HSA, FSA, EAP, and pet insurance.
Safety and recognition programs.
Boot program.
On-site gym.
Indoor climate-controlled facility.