IEC 17025

Field Calibrations, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

13h•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Calibration Technician is a mid-level bench technician performing routine and non-routine calibration and repair work under the supervision of a Lead or Senior Calibration Technician. This role handles calibrations independently within their qualified disciplines and contributes to lab throughput, cleanliness, and workflow. Reports to the Lead Calibration Technician. The company, Field Calibrations, Inc., is a Phoenix-based, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited calibration laboratory serving aerospace, defense, manufacturing, energy, and research clients across the United States. They provide precision calibration and repair services on electrical, pressure, temperature, dimensional, torque, mass, and RF/microwave standards, both in their Phoenix lab and at client sites. They are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) pursuing SBA 8(a) certification, and they operate under a strict Applied AI-augmented quality management system that pairs experienced metrologists with modern data tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, with completion of a formal metrology training program (military PMEL, industry apprenticeship, or two-year technical program) OR equivalent hands-on experience
2+ years hands-on calibration experience, either in an accredited laboratory or as a military PMEL technician
Working understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 traceability and calibration certificate requirements
Comfortable reading calibration procedures, uncertainty budgets, and technical documentation
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
Valid Arizona driver's license
Willingness to progress through the technician tier framework toward Senior tier

Nice To Haves

Military PMEL or TMDE background
ASQ CCT candidate or holder
Prior experience with Fluke Calibration MET/TEAM, Cal Lab Solutions, or comparable calibration management systems
Familiarity with the Applied AI-augmented calibration workflow
Bilingual English/Spanish (some customer facilities in the Phoenix area serve Spanish-speaking teams)

Responsibilities

Perform calibrations on secondary standards and customer units-under-test across your qualified disciplines
Follow published calibration procedures precisely and document all findings in the calibration record
Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and escalate to your Lead or Senior Technician for adjudication or repair
Support pre-calibration receiving inspection and post-calibration final inspection
Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and traceability of the calibration bench
Support inventory management of standards, consumables, and customer property
Coordinate with the Customer Service Representative on job status updates
Follow all safety, ESD, and cleanroom protocols as applicable to your discipline
Progress toward Senior Calibration Technician tier through demonstrated proficiency in additional disciplines and passing internal proficiency checks
Participate in the Applied AI training program
Attend continuing-education sessions and vendor training as scheduled
Occasionally accompany a Lead or Senior Technician on customer on-site work as a second technician using company vehicles
Represent the laboratory professionally in customer environments

Benefits

$24.00 – $32.00 per hour, based on demonstrated experience
Overtime eligible at 1.5× regular rate
Discretionary annual performance bonus
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) EveryDay PPO plan
100% employer-paid employee-only medical premium
Effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment
Dependent/family coverage available at employee cost (dental and vision under evaluation for later this year)
$25,000 basic life and AD&D coverage
100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
Combined Paid Time Off (accrues from day 1, usable after day 91)
10 days per year (0–1 years of service)
12 days per year (1–2 years)
13 days per year (2–3 years)
14 days per year (3–4 years)
15 days per year (4–5 years)
16 days per year (5–6 years)
17 days per year (6–7 years)
18 days per year (7–8 years)
19 days per year (8–9 years)
20 days per year (9–10 years)
25 days per year (10+ years)
Combined PTO bank absorbs vacation, sick, and bereavement leave into a single benefit. Materially exceeds Arizona statutory sick-leave minimum under A.R.S. § 23-371. Up to 40 hours of protected sick time carries over year-to-year.
Paid Holidays (11 per year)
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (half day), and Christmas Day
Unlimited employer reimbursement for pre-approved certification courses (ASQ CCT, NCSLI, A2LA training, and other metrology credentials)
Participation in the Field Calibrations Applied AI training program
Structured technician-tier progression toward Lead and Senior Calibration Technician roles
Uniforms provided
Tools and all equipment required for the job provided by the Company
Company vehicles provided for on-site customer calibration work
IRS standard mileage reimbursement for personal-vehicle use
GSA per-diem rates for out-of-locale overnight travel
Culture of technical excellence, mentorship, and respect for the craft of metrology
Veteran-friendly workplace led by a former military PMEL professional