Field Calibration Technician

Job Title

Onsite Calibration Technician

Essco Calibration Laboratory, a Transcat Company located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is New England's largest and most diverse calibration and repair laboratory, provides calibration services and solutions to thousands of prominent high tech businesses worldwide. Our mission is to ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining an environment dedicated to quality, capability and timeliness.

Essco is a growing company with an opportunity to advance your career working in a strong team environment. This position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and excellent life/work balance.

Join the industry leader in Measurement, Test, Inspection and Calibration! Transcat is experiencing an unprecedented growth in their service segment satisfying high growth markets in Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences and Chemical. Recognized in the industry for setting new standards in providing fast, high quality and accredited calibration services with laboratory locations across North America.

To provide onsite calibration of test equipment for customers within the specified location up to and including an 8-hour radius. Also, will have the opportunity to support the local Transcat laboratory when not traveling.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• 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 (i.e., adjustments, minor repairs) for out of tolerance conditions
• Update and maintain proper documentation of services
• Provide customer with information regarding other services and new equipment provided by Transcat
• Maintain calibration standards
• Provide feedback and updates regarding calibration practices and procedures
• Proficiency in submitting and updating required paperwork for travel and administrative purposes
• Other duties as assigned

Travel Requirements:

• This is a travel position Monday through Friday
• Weekly overnight travel to customer's facility to provide services - home 95% of weekends
• Company pays for all lodging and expenses when away from home

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Calibration experience and/or equivalent training with commercial and/or biomedical measurement and test equipment (M&TE)
• Self-motivator requiring little or no supervision
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to interact with customers & coworkers in a professional manner
• Proficiency with MS Office and the internet; familiarity with basic database functionality
• 3+ years driving experience with a valid driver's license and acceptable driver history

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree from college or technical school; or 2-5 years of related field experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Experience/

Skills:

• Military PMEL training
• Strong attention to detail - able to follow written instructions.
• Ability to plan and prioritize diversified workload and work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle tools and equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Required to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours per day)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and maneuver a 400-pound cart from unloading area to customer designated service area
• Occasionally will be required to lift upwards of 75lbs

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…