Field Service Technician (Calibration)

Transcat•Norfolk, VA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Transcat is hiring a Field Service Technician to provide onsite calibration of customers’ test equipment and support the local Transcat laboratory when not traveling. This entry-level role involves learning calibration fundamentals and techniques, developing the ability to perform calibrations independently, and progressing toward Calibration Technician II. Technicians at this level typically calibrate low-end process instrumentation in up to three disciplines, with proficiency determined by Transcat’s technician skills progression matrix. The position requires travel Monday through Friday for up to 50% of the work schedule, including local travel and occasional overnight trips. Transcat pays lodging and expenses when employees are away from home. The role may involve work in a laboratory and supervised work at customer sites. The listed hourly rate is $25–$35+. Transcat describes itself as a calibration and compliance services provider with more than 1,500 employees. It offers a values-based culture, schedule flexibility, training and development, paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement employer match, 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, with the ability to interact professionally with customers and coworkers.
Proficiency with MS Office and the internet; familiarity with basic database functionality.
At least three 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.
The overview identifies the entry-level role as requiring either education in mechanics, electronics, or calibration, or at least one year of calibration experience.

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

Learn calibration fundamentals with other laboratory technicians, including measurement, temperature, and electronics.
Perform onsite calibration and travel locally and overnight for some projects.
Identify and use appropriate measurement techniques.
Maintain calibration standards.
Develop working knowledge and competency in at least three disciplines, such as dimensional, electrical, torque, temperature, or pressure.
Perform calibration work in a laboratory and/or under supervision at a customer site.
Fulfill duties safely and in accordance with company requirements and standards.
Deliver on Transcat’s Quality Policy.
Develop skills to perform calibrations independently and advance to Calibration Technician II.
Perform other duties as assigned.