Calibration Technician

TRS-RenTelco - A Division of McGrath; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay Available!! Make any day apay

Company Paid Holidays + vacation and s

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company

Company paid Life Insurance

HSA, FSA, EAP and Pet Insurance

Safety and Recognition programs

Boot Program

Indoor Climate Control Facility

On-site Gym

Drug-Free, Safety-Focused Work

Space to share ideas

Job summary

TRS-RenTelco - A Division of McGrath in Dallas, TX is seeking a seasoned Calibration Technician to calibrate, test, troubleshoot and repair electronic test equipment for customer orders. You will document actions, ensure traceability to national standards, and mentor fellow technicians in a fast-paced lab environment.

You will work with ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSLI standards, follow procedures, and support customers with setup and technical questions while maintaining lab cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years electrical metrology experience with strong focus on RF calibration.
• Strong knowledge of operation, calibration, repair and maintenance of electronic test equipment.
• Wide knowledge of electronic test equipment.
• Basic computer skills to maintain equipment history databases and operate computer controlled test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex calibration issues and mentor, train, and develop other technicians.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSLI Z540-1 and Z540.3 calibration systems.
• Strong customer focus, teamwork, organizational and communication skills.
• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ).

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, troubleshoot and repair electronic test equipment to component level.
• Lead or assist other technicians with complex problems and priorities.
• Follow procedures and standards for inbound/outbound equipment and customer orders.
• Document actions in the software driven inventory management system.
• Ensure calibrations are traceable to national standards.
• Assist customers with technical issues and equipment setup.
• Maintain lab area cleanliness and organization.
• Work on projects with minimal supervision within guidelines.
• Functionally test units using detailed procedures with limited deviation.
• Calibrate using manual or automated procedures and substitute standards as needed.
• Identify parts and accessories related to the equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair using schematics, manuals and substitution.
• Protect confidential company and customer information.
• Support department goals and organizational success.

Skills

RF calibration

Calibration theory

Mentor technicians

Customer focus

Emotional intelligence

Education

Associate of Applied Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Calibration equipment

Lab instrumentation

Job description

The specific pay rate and level will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications, prior experience and location.

A Day in the Life

As a Calibration Technician you will follow standard procedures and established guidelines calibrating, testing, troubleshooting and repairing equipment for customer orders. You will also assist other technicians with complex problems and priority of work. This position is a critical part of the process to get test equipment to the customer when they need it and ready to operate.

What You'll Do

• Complete calibration, functional test, configuration, troubleshooting and/or repair including to the component level of electronic test equipment.
• Lead or assist other technicians with complex problems and priority of work.
• Follow IAW provided procedures, company standards and/or customer requirements for inbound or returned equipment and outbound equipment orders.
• Document action taken in the software driven inventory management system.
• Ensure calibrations performed are traceable to the National Institute of Standards or other nationally recognized measurement systems.
• Assist internal and external customers with technical issues, basic operation and set-up of the equipment.
• Clean and accessorize equipment and maintain a clean and orderly lab area.
• Work on assigned projects with minimal supervision making decisions within established guidelines and policies.
• Functionally test a unit using a detailed procedure, with limited deviation.
• Calibrate equipment using manual or automated procedures, with the ability to substitute standards to complete the calibration.
• Identify parts and accessories related to the electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair and adjust units using schematics, repair manuals and controlled substitution.
• Maintain confidential company and customer information
• Enhance the department and company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing organizational goals.

Must Haves

• Minimum 10 years electrical metrology experience with strong focus on RF calibration
• Strong knowledge in the theory of operation, application, calibration, repair and maintenance of electronic test equipment.
• Wide knowledge of electronic test equipment.
• Knowledgeable in basic computer skills needed to maintain equipment history databases, as well as controlling computer operated test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex calibration issues and mentor, train, and develop other technicians while serving as a technical subject matter expert
• Experience working in ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSLI Z540-1 and ANSI/NCSLI Z540.3 calibration systems
• Strong customer focus, teamwork, organizational and communication skills.
• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Nice to Haves

• Associate of Applied Science or equivalent experience in an electronics calibration environment.
• Military PMEL training a plus

Special Considerations

• May be required to be on call
• May require a small amount of overnight travel in support of company business
• General warehouse and laboratory environment
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 45 pounds
• Long periods of standing or sitting

Perks

• DailyPay Available!! Make any day a payday - You deserve to get paid any day!!
• 10 days + 2 half days Company Paid Holidays + vacation and sick time!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Company paid Life Insurance
• We also offer HSA, FSA, EAP and Pet Insurance!
• Safety and Recognition programs
• Boot Program
• Indoor Climate Control Facility
• On-site Gym
• Drug-Free, Safety-Focused Work Environment
• It's a great place to work where you are given the space to share ideas and opinions and the bottom-line is "YOU" matter!

Flexibility & Evolving Responsibilities

This job posting is intended to convey the general nature and level of work expected in the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Responsibilities may evolve over time, and team members may be asked to take on additional tasks or adjust their focus in response to changing business needs-sometimes with or without prior notice. This flexibility is a valued part of our culture and supports our commitment to collaboration, agility, and shared success.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Hiring Requirements

Pre-employment screenings are conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended, in accordance with fair hiring laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability and any other legally protected status. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. At this time, we do not sponsor employment visas or provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

AI Use in Our Interview Process

You are welcome to use AI tools to prepare in advance for our interview process. During interviews, however, candidates should respond based on their own knowledge, experience, and perspective without real-time assistance from AI or another person. This helps us have an authentic conversation and evaluate candidates consistently. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know.