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Traveling Calibration Technician - Level 3

Trescal

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Compensation
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Location
Norfolk, VAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

Trescal is hiring a Traveling Calibration Technician - Level 3. Trescal seeks an experienced Calibration Technician for its Mobile Calibration Services group, performing calibrations of force, pressure, torque, temperature, infrared thermometry, dimensional, DC, and low‑frequency equipment while traveling 40‑60% across the Eastern United States and supporting on‑site work in Norfolk, VA.

Key focus areas include Perform calibrations of force, pressure, torque, temperature, infrared thermometry, dimensional, DC, and low‑frequency equipment, Travel 40‑60% to support customers throughout Eastern North Carolina, Virginia, the Mid‑Atlantic, and New England, and Conduct equipment maintenance as necessary.

Successful candidates bring Military (PMEL) Experience Or Two Years Of A Technical Associates Degree and 5-7 Years Commercial Or Military Laboratory Experience. Important skills include Metrology Practices And Theories, Analog And Digital Circuit Analysis, Troubleshooting, Repair Capabilities, Windows-Based Software, and Laboratory Automation Software. Preferred (not required): Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, RF Power Meters, and RF Power Sensors.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Metrology Practices and TheoriesAnalog and Digital Circuit AnalysisTroubleshootingRepair CapabilitiesWindows-Based SoftwareLaboratory Automation SoftwareBasic Statistical Techniques for Measurement Uncertainty AnalysisISO/IEC 17025ANSI/NCSL Z540-1Communication With Customers and PeersCoachingTrainingANSI / NCSL Z-540ISO 9000LabViewSureCalMet/CalNational InstrumentsCalibrating Electronic InstrumentationCalibrating RF InstrumentationInterpret OEM Service ManualsPerformance Verification ProceduresANSI/NCSL Z540.3Measurement Uncertainty PrinciplesSpectrum AnalyzersSignal GeneratorsRF Power MetersRF Power SensorsNetwork AnalyzersOscilloscopesCommunications Service MonitorsFrequency CountersMicrowave Test Equipment Through 26.5 GHzFiber Optic Test EquipmentPrecision DC InstrumentationLow Frequency Instrumentation

Qualifications

5 Years Commercial or Military Calibration Laboratory ExperienceMilitary PMEL, TMDE, or Equivalent Commercial Metrology Experience

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Trescal is a growing company, looking for new talent to join our organization! We are the premier independent calibration, repair, and asset services provider in the U.S. We provide our customers single-source, cost-effective, best-in-class solutions.

We have a great opportunity for a Calibration Technician to join our growing Mobile Calibration Services group! Our Mobile Calibration Technicians perform calibrations within our Mobile Calibration Lab and cover the areas of force, pressure, torque, temperature, infrared thermometry, dimensional, DC, and low frequency. Technicians will also perform equipment maintenance as necessary and participate in internal audits and proficiency testing. This is a traveling position based around the Eastern Carolina area within our specialized, Mobile Calibration Laboratory. Additional travel outside the area is typically in the Mid-Atlantic to Southeast Regions.

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In this role you will:

Travel

  • Update the travel requirement to 40 to 60%.

  • Travel will primarily support customers throughout Eastern North Carolina, Virginia, the Mid Atlantic, and New England, with occasional travel to other areas as business needs require.

Position Description

This position is based in Norfolk, VA supporting customers throughout the Eastern United States. In addition to on site customer work, the technician will perform calibrations in our Norfolk laboratory when not traveling.

Technical Requirements

I would like the posting to better reflect that we are seeking an experienced technician who can contribute with minimal training. Specifically, I recommend emphasizing:

  • Minimum of 5 years of commercial or military calibration laboratory experience.

  • Military PMEL, TMDE, or equivalent commercial metrology experience preferred.

  • Demonstrated experience calibrating medium and high complexity electronic and RF instrumentation with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to interpret OEM service manuals and performance verification procedures.

  • Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, and measurement uncertainty principles.

Requirements

Preferred Equipment Experience

Candidates with experience calibrating the following types of equipment should be given preference:

  • Spectrum analyzers

  • Signal generators

  • RF power meters and sensors

  • Network analyzers

  • Oscilloscopes

  • Communications service monitors

  • Frequency counters

  • Microwave test equipment through at least 26.5 GHz

  • Fiber optic test equipment

  • Precision DC and low frequency instrumentation

Benefits

We believe people are the most important part of every business, which is why we offer more than just great health insurance plans at a great rate. At Trescal, we have a strong track record of retaining our employees by providing challenging work experiences, learning and development opportunities, and a success oriented collaborative environment.

In addition, we offer paid time off, a 401k plan, career development opportunities, referral bonuses, and a competitive benefit package, including these company paid benefits:

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

  • Long Term Disability Insurance

  • Short-Term Disability Insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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