Field Calibration Technician

Transcat•Palm Beach Garden, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Calibration Technician provides onsite calibration of customers’ measurement and test equipment within the specified location, up to an 8-hour radius. The position may also support the local Transcat laboratory when not traveling. Travel is approximately 75–85%, Monday through Friday, with weekly overnight stays at customer facilities. Employees are home 95% of weekends, and the company pays lodging and expenses while away from home. Transcat describes itself as a calibration and compliance services provider serving industries including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities. The company offers a values-based culture, flexibility, training and development, competitive compensation, and benefits including 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.
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, and familiarity with basic database functionality.
At least 3 years of driving experience, a valid driver’s license, and an acceptable driving 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 talk and hear; frequently sit and use hands and fingers to handle tools and equipment; and occasionally walk, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to stand for long periods, up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, maneuver a 400-pound cart from an unloading area to the customer-designated service area, and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.

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 to manufacturers’ specifications.
Determine out-of-tolerance conditions for customer measurement and test equipment and calibration standards.
Provide corrective action, such as adjustments and minor repairs, for out-of-tolerance conditions.
Update and maintain proper documentation of services.
Provide customers with information about other services and new equipment offered by Transcat.
Maintain calibration standards.
Provide feedback and updates regarding calibration practices and procedures.
Submit and update required travel and administrative paperwork.
Perform other duties as assigned.