Calibration Technician - Field (In-Cal)

Socket.dev; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Company-Provided Equipment

Job summary

Accredited Labs is seeking a Field Calibration Technician to provide immediate support for electronic, mechanical and process calibration services at customer facilities and in our Hudson, NH labs. This role requires independence, strong organization, and a commitment to quality in a team-oriented environment.

Typical duties include calibrating across disciplines, ensuring accuracy to published specs, and compiling calibration data.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years' experience
• Strong understanding of statistics
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated ability to learn new skills

Responsibilities

• Calibrate IM&TE across multiple disciplines (e.g., Dimensional, Mechanical, RF, Thermodynamics, Time & Frequency)
• Ensure equipment performance meets published specs and internal procedures
• Identify and resolve out-of-tolerance conditions through adjustments or replacements
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of precision equipment
• Identify and correct measurement errors when they occur
• Collect, compile, and record calibration data accurately
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates
• Apply ISO/IEC 17025:2017, uncertainty, and TUR/TAR concepts
• Work directly with customers onsite with a professional, service-minded approach
• Partner with technicians, customer service, and vendors to keep work flowing
• Provide feedback to improve processes and procedures over time
• Follow good housekeeping and careful handling practices for in-cal and customer equipment
• Use basic IT skills to set up laptops and label printers at customer sites or in-house
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Statistics

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Field Calibration Technician will provide immediate support for electronic, mechanical and process calibration services in accordance with established procedures and standards. This position will typically operate independently, applying job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a wide range of difficult tasks. This includes assignments that are moderately complex in nature where good judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. The Field Calibration Technician will abide by good housekeeping practices and will perform some administrative duties. The ideal applicant will be self-motivated, highly organized, possess a strong commitment to customer service and excel in a team-orientated environment. Calibrations will primarily be performed at our customer facilities (some overnight travel is required) with some work in our own environmentally controlled labs (Hudson, NH).

Pay, Hours & Overtime

$28–$38/hour Typical weekly hours average 42–50 hours, based on customer schedules and workload. Overtime paid at 1.5× for eligible hours. Drive time is paid at your regular hourly rate.

Travel & Driving Details

Most work is local: ~80% of jobs are within a 2-hour radius of Hudson, NH. Overnight travel: up to ~20% of jobs may require overnight stays. Technicians use their own vehicle for field work. Mileage reimbursement provided. Per diem provided for eligible travel/overnights.

Desired Education and Experience

• 0-3 years' experience
• Strong understanding of statistics
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated ability to learn new skills

Responsibilities

Calibration & Measurement

• Calibrate IM&TE in one or more disciplines such as: Dimensional, Mechanical, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Thermodynamics, Time & Frequency, Fluid, Optical, Chemical, Acoustical, and/or Process
• Ensure equipment performance meets published specs and internal procedures
• Identify and resolve out-of-tolerance conditions through adjustments, correction factors, component replacement, or other corrective actions

Troubleshooting & Equipment Support

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of precision equipment
• Identify and correct measurement errors when they occur

Documentation & Quality

• Collect, compile, and record calibration data accurately
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates
• Apply working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, uncertainty, and TUR/TAR concepts

Customer & Team Collaboration

• Work directly with customers at their sites with a professional, service-minded approach
• Partner with technicians, customer service, and vendors to keep work flowing smoothly
• Provide feedback to improve processes and procedures over time

General Expectations

• Follow good housekeeping and careful handling practices for in-cal and customer standards/equipment
• Use basic IT skills to set up laptops and label printers at customer sites or in-house
• Perform other related duties as assigned

About Us

Accredited Labs is a trusted provider of accredited calibration services. Our expertise in precision calibration is marked by innovation, quality, and our dedication to customer satisfaction. We are a network of calibration companies that blends local relationships with the reliability and resources of a national brand. We partner with established regional labs known for their deep community roots and long-standing customer trust and empower them with top-tier infrastructure and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. Whether onsite or in-lab, we maintain the personalized service customers depend on and deliver a consistent, compliant experience across every location.

Benefits

• Health Insurance – Comprehensive medical coverage to support your well-being
• Dental Insurance – Preventive and restorative care to keep you smiling
• Vision Insurance – Coverage for eye exams, glasses, and contacts
• 401(k) with Company Match – Plan for your future with our retirement savings plan and generous employer match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance – Peace of mind with fully covered life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid time off
• Paid Holidays – Celebrate and recharge with paid company holidays
• Company-Provided Equipment – All necessary tools and technology supplied to help you succeed in your role

Accredited Labs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.