Calibration Technician III

Overview

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond. With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.

We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way. Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life‑changing work we do for our customers and those they serve. Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career?

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters.
• A values‑based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together.
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!
• Pay range is $30.00 - $36.00 / hour
• This is a second shift role Monday-Thursday 2pm-12:30am

Calibration Technician III is a mid to upper-level technician position with a minimum of four (4) years commercial calibration experience preferred. Calibration Technicians at this level typically can calibrate, troubleshoot, and adjust higher-level equipment across a minimum of six (6) disciplines, with expert knowledge in two (2) disciplines (e.g., Electrical, Dimensional or Pressure). Proficiency and expertise are determined in accordance with Transcat’s technician skills progression matrix.

A Calibration Technician III will be capable of completing work independently within the lab or onsite at a customer location, with limited or no guidance. Completion of a professional CCT or CMT certification is desired for this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform calibration work with little to no supervision
• Conduct independent research when necessary
• Coordinate and manage daily workloads without direction from manager
• Identify and utilize appropriate measurement techniques
• Maintain calibration standards
• Understand and apply uncertainties to measurements made
• Read and interpret labs’ scopes of accreditation
• Work effectively with lab support staff
• Working knowledge and competency in six (6) disciplines and expert in two (2) disciplines preferred
• Perform calibrations within a laboratory or customer onsite setting
• Work at customer on‑sites with little to no direction
• Fulfill duties safely under working conditions, in keeping with Company requirements and standards
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel requirement: up to 50% of work schedule

Primary Objectives

• Learn and develop fundamental calibration skills and techniques, which includes high level production with few errors
• Develop team lead skills and responsibilities
• Develop skills necessary to train and advise lower-level technicians
• Develop skills necessary to advance to Senior Calibration Technician position, which includes a working knowledge and competency in at least eight (8) disciplines and expert competency in three (3) disciplines.
• Deliver on Transcat’s Quality Policy (QAC‑F01‑001)

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Successful completion of assigned training materials through on-the-job training, online content, LMS, and classroom led instruction
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self‑motivated learner with the ability to learn new skills related to calibration and calibration processes
• Ability to take direction and learn from feedback
• Ability to communicate well with supervisor, solve problems effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team
• 3+ years driving experience with a valid driver’s license

Education and Experience

Required:

• Associates degree from college or technical school, or four+ (4+) years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experien…