Calibration Technician - Level 2

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Career development opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Trescal, the premier calibration, repair, and asset services provider in the U.S., seeks a Calibration Technician - Level 2 in Irving, TX. You will calibrate diverse instruments, document findings, and ensure traceability across all work while maintaining client satisfaction and timely turnaround.

This role requires coordination of field activities, collaboration with teams, and ongoing training to stay current with procedures and standards. Travel up to 40% is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have PMEL or technical associate degree.
• Minimum 2 years lab experience in calibration environments.
• Strong knowledge of metrology and instrumentation principles.
• Ability to travel up to 40% (local/overnight).
• Proficient with Windows-based software and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration of medium- to high-level test and measurement equipment.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through accurate work and timely turnaround.
• Create and verify calibration data sheets based on instrument specs and procedures.
• Develop calibration procedures meeting customer requirements with traceability.
• Maintain documentation and QA/traceability with low discrepancy rates.
• Coordinate and lead field calibration and maintenance activities.
• Identify potential sales leads when appropriate.
• Support general lab operations and training of staff.

Skills

Metrology

Calibration

Documentation

Communication

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Calibration procedures

Field service

Education

Military PMEL experience

Technical associate degree

Tools

Windows-based software

Laboratory automation software

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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.

Our team is comprised of talented professionals who excel at providing industry leading calibration, repair and asset management services to our customers. As an employee at Trescal, you will join a people-centric company with an incredible culture. We encourage new ideas and suggestions in order to continue to offer both customers and employees the services and benefits in a dynamic, global marketplace. We value teamwork, integrity, quality, innovation, and dynamic engagement. Does Trescal sound like the place for you? Then join our team!

Calibration Technician - Level 2

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration of medium- to high-level test and measurement equipment with minimal supervision
• Ensure customer satisfaction through accurate work and timely turnaround of all equipment and services
• Create and verify calibration data sheets for technical accuracy based on instrument specifications and approved procedures
• Develop calibration procedures that meet customer requirements while maintaining full measurement traceability
• Complete all required documentation accurately and efficiently, maintaining a combined QDI/PVI discrepancy rate of 5% or less
• Maintain technical proficiency through self-study, training programs, and proficiency testing
• Coordinate and lead teams performing field calibration and maintenance activities
• Identify and communicate potential sales leads when appropriate
• Support general laboratory operations in an efficient and organized manner
• Assist the Laboratory Manager with technician training and customer education as needed
• Support Quality Assurance in developing uncertainty budgets
• Ensure timely and proper preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Perform daily inspections of incoming equipment, verifying accessories, identifying malfunctions, and updating equipment status as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Military (PMEL) experience or two years of a technical associates degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial or military laboratory experience
• Basic knowledge of metrology practices and theories, analog and digital circuit analysis
• Experienced in calibrating several disciplines of dimensional devices, thread plugs, thread rings, plain rings, various calipers, various micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, pins of all classes, etc.
• Possess basic troubleshooting and repair capabilities, and the ability to work on unique equipment with product information
• Proficient in Windows-based and laboratory automation software
• Ability to evaluate appropriate standards and scope of accreditation to determine if these tools are acceptable for calibrating M&TE
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 requirements
• Experienced in calibrating several disciplines of test and measurement equipment such as: Physical, Dimensional, Electronics, Temperature, and Pressure
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal and listening skills.
• Proficient computers skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), Internet Research and Database management
• Skilled in communication with customers and peers, including the ability to mentor and train
• Ability to travel up to 40% (local and overnight, as needed)

Benefits

We believe people are the foundation of our success, which is why we offer more than competitive health insurance. At Trescal, we focus on creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and build long-term careers. Our commitment to development, meaningful work, and a collaborative culture has helped us maintain strong employee retention.

In addition to paid time off, a 401(k) plan, career development opportunities, referral bonuses, and a competitive overall benefits package.

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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