Field Calibration Technician

Transcat, Inc.•Burnsville, MN

17h•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Calibration Technician provides onsite calibration of customers’ test equipment within the assigned location, which may be up to an 8-hour radius. The technician may also support the local Transcat laboratory when not traveling. This position requires 75–85% travel, including weekly overnight travel to customer facilities Monday through Friday; the employee is home 95% of weekends. Transcat pays lodging and expenses when the employee is away from home. The listed hourly pay range is $23–$34.

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 talk and hear; often sit and use hands and fingers to handle tools and equipment; 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 and maneuver a 400-pound cart from the unloading area to the customer-designated service area.
Occasionally lift upwards of 75 pounds.
Willingness to travel Monday through Friday, with weekly overnight stays at customer facilities.

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 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.