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JOB TITLE
Senior Calibration Technician (Metrology · ISO/IEC 17025)
LOCATION
Phoenix, AZ · On-site · Occasional customer-site travel in Arizona and neighboring states
COMPENSATION
$32.00 – $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated proficiency across disciplines. Full benefits package described below. Overtime eligible.
ABOUT FIELD CALIBRATIONS
Field Calibrations, Inc. is a Phoenix-based, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited calibration laboratory serving aerospace, defense, manufacturing, energy, and research clients across the United States. We provide precision calibration and repair services on electrical, pressure, temperature, dimensional, torque, mass, and RF/microwave standards, both in our Phoenix lab and at client sites. We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) pursuing SBA 8(a) certification, and we operate under a strict Applied AI-augmented quality management system that pairs experienced metrologists with modern data tools.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Calibration Technician is a hands-on technical leader responsible for high-precision calibration and repair work across two or more disciplines. This role signs off on calibration reports within their accreditation scope, mentors junior technicians, contributes to procedure development, and represents the laboratory to customers during on-site engagements. Reports to the Laboratory Manager.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Calibration and Repair
• Perform calibrations on primary and secondary standards across your qualified disciplines (electrical, pressure, temperature, dimensional, torque, mass, or RF as applicable), consistent with published procedures and uncertainty budgets
• Diagnose out-of-tolerance conditions, perform repair and adjustment work, and document all findings in the calibration record
• Sign off on calibration certificates and reports within your accreditation scope
Mentorship and Team Leadership
• Train and coach Calibration Technicians and Calibration Technicians in Training in bench technique, procedure interpretation, and uncertainty analysis
• Review the work of junior technicians before customer release
• Provide input into technician-tier progression per the Employee Handbook
Procedure and Uncertainty Development
• Contribute to new procedure development and existing procedure revision under the Metrology Engineer's technical authority
• Assist in constructing measurement uncertainty budgets consistent with ILAC-P14 and JCGM 100:2008 (GUM)
• Support the Quality Assurance team on internal audits and A2LA/ANAB assessment preparation
Customer-Facing On-Site Services
• Deploy to customer sites within Arizona and neighboring states to perform on-site calibrations using company vehicles
• Represent the laboratory professionally in customer environments including aerospace, defense, and manufacturing facilities
• Coordinate travel logistics with the Field Service Coordinator
Applied AI Program Participation
• Participate in Field Calibrations' Applied AI training program, which pairs experienced metrologists with modern data-analysis and workflow tools to improve calibration turnaround, uncertainty analysis, and customer reporting
• Contribute practical feedback to refine the program
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Required
• High school diploma or GED, with completion of a formal PMEL, TMDE, or comparable metrology training program (military PMEL, industry apprenticeship, or two-year technical program)
• 5+ years hands-on calibration experience in a working ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory
• Demonstrated proficiency signing off on calibration reports in at least two disciplines
• Working understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 clauses relevant to technician sign-off, traceability, and calibration certificate content
• Understanding of measurement uncertainty and hands-on ability to interpret and apply uncertainty budgets
• Ability to work independently in the laboratory and at customer sites
• Valid Arizona driver's license and clean driving record for company vehicle use
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
Preferred
• Military PMEL or TMDE background (Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps)
• Prior experience mentoring or training junior technicians
• ASQ CCT (Certified Calibration Technician), NCSLI, or A2LA technical assessor credentials
• Familiarity with Fluke Calibration MET/TEAM, Cal Lab Solutions, or comparable calibration management systems
• Experience in Phoenix-area aerospace and defense customer environments
• Prior participation in Applied AI or data-analytics-augmented technical workflows
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation
• $32.00 – $40.00 per hour, based on demonstrated experience and disciplines
• Overtime eligible at 1.5× regular rate
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
Health Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) EveryDay PPO plan
• 100% employer-paid employee-only medical premium
• Effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment
• Dependent/family coverage available at employee cost (dental and vision under evaluation for later this year)
Life & AD&D Insurance
• $25,000 basic life and AD&D coverage
• 100% employer-paid
Combined Paid Time Off (accrues from day 1, usable after day 91)
• 10 days per year (0–1 years of service)
• 12 days per year (1–2 years)
• 13 days per year (2–3 years)
• 14 days per year (3–4 years)
• 15 days per year (4–5 years)
• 16 days per year (5–6 years)
• 17 days per year (6–7 years)
• 18 days per year (7–8 years)
• 19 days per year (8–9 years)
• 20 days per year (9–10 years)
• 25 days per year (10+ years)
• Combined PTO bank absorbs vacation, sick, and bereavement leave into a single benefit. Materially exceeds Arizona statutory sick-leave minimum under A.R.S. § 23-371. Up to 40 hours of protected sick time carries over year-to-year.
Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (half day), and Christmas Day
Professional Development
• Unlimited employer reimbursement for pre-approved certification courses (ASQ CCT, NCSLI, A2LA training, and other metrology credentials)
• Participation in the Field Calibrations Applied AI training program
• Career path toward Lead Calibration Technician, Assistant Lab Manager, and Metrology Engineer roles
Tools, Uniforms, and Equipment
• Uniforms provided
• Tools and all equipment required for the job provided by the Company
Field Work
• Company vehicles provided for on-site customer calibration work
• IRS standard mileage reimbursement for personal-vehicle use
• GSA per-diem rates for out-of-locale overnight travel
Culture
• Culture of technical excellence, mentorship, and respect for the craft of metrology
• Veteran-friendly workplace led by a former military PMEL professional
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application through our CareerPlug portal. Include your resume and a brief cover statement describing your calibration disciplines, years of hands-on bench experience, and any teaching or mentorship experience. Interviews will be conducted in person at our Phoenix laboratory.
Field Calibrations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Field Calibrations is an E-Verify employer, participating pursuant to A.R.S. § 23-214.
Employment is at-will. This posting is not a contract of employment.