5+ years of experience in calibration or related fields
Advanced understanding of at least one measurement discipline
Familiarity with complex instrumentation and test equipment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong organizational and time management skills
Experience in PMEL or TMDE calibration laboratories is preferred
ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) certification is a plus
Responsibilities
Research and collect source documents for calibration datasheets
Produce general and customer-specific calibration datasheets
Review and approve datasheets from the Datasheet Team
Revise rejected datasheets for approval
Interface with technicians and lab managers for calibration procedures
Interview personnel to understand calibration methods
Maintain an organized library of manuals and specifications
Recommend revisions to published materials
Explain calibration issues to customers when necessary
Manage daily workloads with minimal supervision
Identify appropriate measurement techniques
Create uncertainty budgets for test equipment
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaborative work environment
Access to advanced technologies and equipment
Potential for process improvement initiatives
Supportive team culture
Full Job Description
Overview
A Datasheet Writer (DW) collects, develops, composes, and edits technical material for creating calibration datasheets and associated reports. In addition, the DW will have the ability to calibrate test equipment in at least three measurement disciplines - with advance experience in at least one discipline.
Responsibilities
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Obtain, research, and collect source documents for developing and producing calibration datasheets for technicians to perform calibrations. This includes technical manuals such as, but not limited to: U.S. Air Force 33K procedures, U.S. Navy Navair calibration procedures, U.S. Army Technical Bulletin calibration procedures, International Standards Organization or American National Standards methodologies, and equipment manufacturer publications.
Using approved procedures, produce calibration datasheets of a general nature and customer specific datasheets.
Review and approve pending datasheets produced by other members of the Datasheet Team.
Revise rejected datasheets until they are correct and approved.
Interface with technicians, lab managers, and other members of the Datasheet Team as required to research calibration procedures.
Interview technicians and/or related personnel and read journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with calibration procedural methods.
Organize and maintain internal library of equipment manufacturer manuals, specifications and procedures.
Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format and content.
Must be able to explain calibration issues and processes to customers when needed
Coordinate and manage daily workloads (datasheets and calibrations) with little or no direction from management
Identify and utilize appropriate measurement techniques
Clear comprehension of test equipment specifications and ability to create uncertainty budgets
Other duties may be assigned
Primary Objectives:
Create, update, analyze and approve calibration datasheets in a timely fashion to meet customer requirements
Assist, train and develop fellow DWs
Perform calibrations while analyzing calibration processes and associated uncertainties
Develop and implement process improvements
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experienced in at least three measurement disciplines with advanced understanding of at least one discipline
Familiarity with complex instrumentation, tools and test equipment
Must be able to work with and understand new test equipment technologies and associated concepts
Advanced proficiency with business software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Advanced organizational and time management skills
Candidates with experience in PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory), TMDE (Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment) calibration laboratories or equivalent is highly desired
ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) certification and/or statistical background is a plus
Education and Experience:
A diploma from a technical, military or trade school and/or an associate's or higher degree in engineering, electronics, or related technical field with 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle tools and equipment
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
About Transcat, Inc
Transcat, Inc. is a provider of calibration and laboratory instrument services and a distributor of professional grade test, measurement and control instrumentation. The Company conducts its business through two segments: service (Service) and distribution (Distribution). Through the Service segment, the Company offers calibration, repair, inspection, analytical qualifications, preventative maintenance and other related services, a majority of which are processed through its asset management system, CalTrak (CalTrak). Through the Distribution segment, the Company markets, sells and rents national brand instruments to customers around the globe. The Company is focused on providing its services and products to the life science industries, which include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device manufacturing and other Federal Drug Administration-regulated businesses; food and beverage, and other industries.
