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Transcat

Calibration services and test equipment distributor

Field Calibration Technician

Equipment Field ServiceUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timePaxinos, PA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Calibration experience and/or equivalent training with commercial and/or biomedical measurement and test equipment.
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
  • Customer service orientation and ability to interact professionally with customers and coworkers.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the internet, and familiarity with basic database functionality.
  • At least 3 years of driving experience, a valid driver's license, and an acceptable driving history.
  • An 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.
  • Ability to stand for long periods, up to 8 hours per day.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and maneuver a 400-pound cart; occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.
  • Ability to perform duties involving sitting, handling tools and equipment, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
  • Ability to work in an environment with regular risk of electrical shock and frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, heights, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and vibration.

Responsibilities

  • Calibrate measurement and test equipment to manufacturers' specifications.
  • Determine out-of-tolerance conditions for customer measurement and test equipment and calibration standards.
  • Correct out-of-tolerance conditions through adjustments and minor repairs.
  • Update and maintain service documentation.
  • Provide customers with information about other services and new equipment offered by Transcat.
  • Maintain calibration standards.
  • Provide feedback and updates on calibration practices and procedures.
  • Submit and update required travel and administrative paperwork.
  • Travel Monday through Friday to customer facilities for weekly overnight service assignments, with home 95% of weekends.
  • Support the local Transcat laboratory when not traveling.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

About the Company

Transcat

Calibration services and test equipment distributor

Transcat provides calibration services and distributes test and measurement equipment across North America. It began as a tool manufacturer, then became a distributor, and later focused on high-value services by opening calibration labs to ensure instruments meet precise standards. Their products and services work by calibrating instruments in trusted labs to national or industry standards, offering traceable, documented calibration results and related support. The company differentiates itself through a nationwide service network and growth via strategic acquisitions, expanding its geographic reach and technical capabilities in tightly regulated sectors such as life sciences, aerospace, and energy. Its goal is to help customers maintain accurate, compliant measurement tools and equipment, enabling reliable operations in highly regulated industries.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Town of Ogden, New York
Founded
1964

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