Calibration Technician - Field (PCS)

accreditedlabs; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Accredited Labs in Morristown, TN seeks a skilled Calibration Technician to lead onsite calibrations across diverse environments. You will perform complex dimensional/physical calibrations, mentor junior technicians, and act as the trusted technical advisor to clients.

You will travel to customer sites, ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and internal procedures, review results, and maintain meticulous documentation while supporting audits and improvements.

Qualifications

• Formal calibration training in physical/dimensional disciplines with hands‑on experience.
• ISO 17025 or equivalent calibration environment experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee complex calibrations per ISO 17025 and internal procedures.
• Travel daily to customer sites to perform onsite calibrations and related services.
• Lead field calibration activities including planning, coordination and ensuring technical accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians and support staff.
• Operate and maintain laboratory calibration standards and reference equipment.
• Review calibration results for accuracy, traceability and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Independence and initiative

Mentoring experience

Education

Associate's degree or technical diploma

Calibration training in physical/dimensional disciplines

Military PMEL Training and Certification

Tools

MS Office

Calibration management software

IndySoft (nice-to-have)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Calibration Technician to join our Precision Calibration Systems team, an Accredited Labs company. In this role, you will serve as a technical expert and customer‑facing representative, performing complex calibrations across diverse environments while mentoring junior technicians and leading onsite service activities.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in physical/dimensional calibration across a wide range of equipment. Our well‑equipped laboratory covers calibrations in many disciplines, including instruments such as calipers, micrometers, torque instruments and transducers, pressure gauges, scales and analytical balances, thread/plug/pin gauges, pH meters, humidity instruments, airflow meters, and many others. This position supports a wide range of industries across Tennessee and requires strong problem‑solving skills, technical leadership, and the ability to operate with high levels of independence.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee complex calibrations in accordance with Z540.1 , ISO 17025:2017 , and internal quality procedures.
• Serve as a senior field representative, traveling daily to customer sites to perform onsite calibrations and related services.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and performance acceptance testing on new and existing equipment.
• Lead field calibration activities at customer locations, including planning, coordination, and ensuring technical accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians and support staff.
• Operate, maintain, and perform higher‑level repairs on laboratory calibration standards and reference equipment.
• Review calibration and test results for accuracy, traceability, and compliance, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor for clients, providing clear communication, updates, and support to resolve technical concerns.
• Maintain detailed and accurate calibration documentation and ensure all records meet ISO 17025 and internal requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits and contribute to corrective and preventive action activities.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Completed formal calibration training in physical/dimensional disciplines with significant hands‑on experience.
• Military PMEL Training and Certification.
• Associate's degree in a technical field, or equivalent advanced technical experience.

Required Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of experience performing calibrations on a broad range of physical/dimensional instruments.
• Proven experience working in an ISO 17025-accredited calibration environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex calibration issues and perform advanced measurement analysis.
• Strong understanding of measurement uncertainty, traceability requirements, and quality system principles.
• Experience leading onsite calibration assignments or mentoring other technicians.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including customer interaction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and calibration management software.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb, kneel, drive, and stand for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice to Have

• Experience with IndySoft
• Prior supervisory or lead‑tech experience
• Multi‑disciplinary calibration experience (electrical, RF, temperature, pressure, etc.)

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.

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.

Accredited Labs does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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