Shipboard Technician

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond.  With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.  We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way.  Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve.  Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career? 

Here’s what Transcat has to offer— 

• Work that matters.
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together.
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!

Position Description

Shipboard Technician reports to the Shipboard Supervisor within Transcat’s Angel’s Instrumentation division and partners with a team of technicians aboard US Naval ships to calibrate and replace shipboard installed gauges, thermometers, and meters.  This job requires greater than 50% travel to service applicable customers

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration for pressure gauges, RPM indicators, temperature measurement devices and other related equipment found on board US Navy ships.
• Determine the correct measurement tools and equipment needed to perform applicable maintenance and calibrations. Substitute for appropriate standards when necessary.
• Conduct test and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality and/or performance compliance.
• Apply measurement science principles and mathematical methods to accurately record and report all findings.
• Interpret measurement findings and determine and implement best course of corrective action (i.e., adjust versus replace).
• Identify equipment failures and remove/replace as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:                             

• Must have knowledge of measurement science principles and be able to independently calibrate equipment and remove/install instruments
• Must be able to calculate specifications/tolerances.
• Must be able to properly analyze results, including statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations.
• Must be able and willing to travel worldwide (more than 50% required), including weekends and periods of 2-3 weeks consecutive travel
• Must have a US Passport or ability to obtain one
• Must be able to access naval bases and shipyards
• Must be a US citizen
• Must pass a background check
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driver history 
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in small or confined spaces

Education and Experience:

• 2-Year degree from a technical school or equivalent experience within military and/or calibration industry

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

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.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected status.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or as a member of any other protected group or activity.

We will make reasonable accommodations for personnel with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position unless to do so poses an undue hardship on the company or a direct threat to health and safety.

Disclaimer

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.