Responsibilities
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
Be able to read and interpret labs’ scopes of accreditation
Work effectively with lab support staff
Working knowledge and competency in at least four (4) disciplines and expert in one (1) discipline preferred
Perform calibrations within a laboratory or customer on-site 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 may be assigned
Travel requirements: up to 50% of work schedule
Primary Objectives
Learn and develop fundamental skills necessary to calibration techniques and processes, which includes high level production with minimal errors
Develop team lead skills and responsibilities
Develop skills necessary to train and advise lower-level technicians
Develop skills necessary to advance to Tech III position, which includes a working knowledge and competency in at least six (6) disciplines and expert in two (2) disciplines
Strive to obtain the ASQ/CCT or CMT certification
Deliver on Transcat’s Quality Policy (QAC-F01-001)
Qualifications
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 and acceptable driver history
Education and Experience
Associates degree from college or technical school, or 3+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Three+ (3+) years of commercial calibration experience
Previous experience or training in electronics or machining
Basic mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and statistics
Familiarity with basic hand tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Basic organizational and time management skills
Familiarity with basic hand tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Advanced organizational and time management skills
Experience in PMEL, PME, TMDE, Metrology, Calibration, ASQ CCT, METCAL, GPETE, Electronics, GCAMS, or Avionics
Experience working within ISO 17025 preferred. Understanding of uncertainty contributions to the measurement process
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to read, write, 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 stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally will be required to lift up to 75 lbs.
Work Environment
The work environment described here is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status. As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law.
We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.
Contingencies
All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.