IEC 17025

Field Calibrations, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

13h•$32 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Calibration Technician is a hands-on technical leader responsible for high-precision calibration and repair work across two or more disciplines. This role signs off on calibration reports within their accreditation scope, mentors junior technicians, contributes to procedure development, and represents the laboratory to customers during on-site engagements. Reports to the Laboratory Manager.

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 your 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 your 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, which pairs experienced metrologists with modern data-analysis and workflow tools to improve calibration turnaround, uncertainty analysis, and customer reporting
Contribute 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 (dental and vision under evaluation for later this year)
$25,000 basic life and AD&D coverage
100% employer-paid
Combined PTO bank absorbs vacation, sick, and bereavement leave into a single benefit. Materially exceeds Arizona statutory sick-leave minimum under A.R.S. § 23-371. Up to 40 hours of protected sick time carries over year-to-year.
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)
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
Culture of technical excellence, mentorship, and respect for the craft of metrology
Veteran-friendly workplace led by a former military PMEL professional