Field Calibration Technician

Transcat•Burnsville, MN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Transcat is hiring a Field Calibration Technician to provide onsite calibration of customers’ measurement and test equipment within the specified service area, which can extend up to an eight-hour radius. The role also may support the local Transcat laboratory when not traveling. Travel is 75–85%, with weekly overnight trips to customer facilities Monday through Friday; employees are home 95% of weekends. Transcat pays lodging and expenses while employees are away from home. The position calibrates equipment to manufacturers’ specifications, identifies out-of-tolerance conditions, and provides corrective action such as adjustments and minor repairs. The technician maintains calibration standards and service documentation, communicates with customers about Transcat services and equipment, and completes required travel and administrative paperwork. The role requires customer-facing professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. The hourly pay range is $23–$34. Transcat describes its work as serving customers in industries including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities, and highlights a values-based culture, flexibility, training and development, paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, and a stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Calibration experience and/or equivalent training with commercial and/or biomedical measurement and test equipment (M&TE).
Self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision.
Customer-service oriented.
Ability to interact professionally with customers and coworkers.
Proficiency with MS Office and the internet; familiarity with basic database functionality.
At least 3 years of driving experience, a valid driver’s license, and an acceptable driver history.
Associate degree from a college or technical school; or 2–5 years of related field experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to travel 75–85%, including weekly overnight travel Monday through Friday.
Ability to talk and hear; regularly exposed to electrical-shock risk and frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Ability to stand for long periods, up to 8 hours per day; lift 50 pounds; maneuver a 400-pound cart; and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to sit, use hands and fingers to handle tools and equipment, and occasionally walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

Military PMEL training.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.
Ability to plan and prioritize a diversified workload and work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Calibrate measurement and test equipment (M&TE) to manufacturers’ specifications.
Determine out-of-tolerance conditions for customer M&TE and calibration standards.
Provide corrective action, including adjustments and minor repairs, for out-of-tolerance conditions.
Update and maintain proper documentation of services.
Provide customers with information about other Transcat services and new equipment.
Maintain calibration standards.
Provide feedback and updates regarding calibration practices and procedures.
Submit and update required travel and administrative paperwork.
Support the local Transcat laboratory when not traveling.
Perform other duties as assigned.