IEC 17025

Field Calibrations•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Field Calibrations, Inc. is seeking a Senior Calibration Technician to join their Phoenix-based, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited calibration laboratory. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for high-precision calibration and repair work across multiple disciplines. The technician will sign off on calibration reports within their accreditation scope, mentor junior technicians, contribute to procedure development, and represent the laboratory to customers during on-site engagements. The role reports to the Laboratory Manager. The company utilizes an Applied AI-augmented quality management system and serves clients in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, energy, and research.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, with completion of a formal PMEL, TMDE, or comparable metrology training program (military PMEL, industry apprenticeship, or two-year technical program).
5+ years hands-on calibration experience in a working ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory.
Demonstrated proficiency signing off on calibration reports in at least two disciplines.
Working understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 clauses relevant to technician sign-off, traceability, and calibration certificate content.
Understanding of measurement uncertainty and hands-on ability to interpret and apply uncertainty budgets.
Ability to work independently in the laboratory and at customer sites.
Valid Arizona driver's license and clean driving record for company vehicle use.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Military PMEL or TMDE background (Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps).
Prior experience mentoring or training junior technicians.
ASQ CCT (Certified Calibration Technician), NCSLI, or A2LA technical assessor credentials.
Familiarity with Fluke Calibration MET/TEAM, Cal Lab Solutions, or comparable calibration management systems.
Experience in Phoenix-area aerospace and defense customer environments.
Prior participation in Applied AI or data-analytics-augmented technical workflows.

Responsibilities

Perform calibrations on primary and secondary standards across qualified disciplines (electrical, pressure, temperature, dimensional, torque, mass, or RF as applicable), consistent with published procedures and uncertainty budgets.
Diagnose out-of-tolerance conditions, perform repair and adjustment work, and document all findings in the calibration record.
Sign off on calibration certificates and reports within the accreditation scope.
Train and coach Calibration Technicians and Calibration Technicians in Training in bench technique, procedure interpretation, and uncertainty analysis.
Review the work of junior technicians before customer release.
Provide input into technician-tier progression per the Employee Handbook.
Contribute to new procedure development and existing procedure revision under the Metrology Engineer's technical authority.
Assist in constructing measurement uncertainty budgets consistent with ILAC-P14 and JCGM 100:2008 (GUM).
Support the Quality Assurance team on internal audits and A2LA/ANAB assessment preparation.
Deploy to customer sites within Arizona and neighboring states to perform on-site calibrations using company vehicles.
Represent the laboratory professionally in customer environments including aerospace, defense, and manufacturing facilities.
Coordinate travel logistics with the Field Service Coordinator.
Participate in Field Calibrations' Applied AI training program, contributing practical feedback to refine the program.

Benefits

$32.00 – $40.00 per hour, based on demonstrated experience and disciplines
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
$25,000 basic life and AD&D coverage
100% employer-paid
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.
Up to 40 hours of protected sick time carries over year-to-year.
11 Paid Holidays 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.
Career path toward Lead Calibration Technician, Assistant Lab Manager, and Metrology Engineer 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.