Hybrid Calibration Technician (Travel Tech.) presso Chant Engineering

Chant Engineering, based in the Doylestown, PA area, is seeking a full-time Calibration Technician (entry level).  We are a leading diversified engineering company that designs, manufactures and services custom testing machines and aircraft hydraulic test stands for industrial and military customers worldwide.  We manufacture standard machines as well as a lot of unique custom engineered testing equipment. 

The Calibration Technician will be responsible for performing in-house and on-the-road calibrations on a wide variety of machinery. The Calibration Technician must be a positive can-do person that is self-motivated, thrives in an environment that allows you to work both independently and collaboratively, enjoy traveling and has a willingness to learn our products. This position will report in-office and travels about 50-75% of the time.

Must pass a drug screen, background check, and have a clean driving record.

Calibration Technician Responsibilities:

• Perform routine calibration tasks and provide technical support to our shop team and customers both in the field and in the office.
• Analyze and interpret data, enter information into database, and update certifications on all equipment to complete calibration procedures.
• Ability to interact with customers and provide start-up and training on machinery via in-person or phone.
• Provide on-site training to customers on machine control and testing software.
• Ensure documentation of work in accordance with procedures and standards traceable to NIST or ASTM-E4 standard.
• Operate machines and use tools such as forklifts, overhead cranes, handheld drills, levels, squares, multi-meters, and basic hand tools.
• Must have passport, if no passport willingness to obtain within 2 months of employment.
• Ability to travel extensively (approx. 50% of the time), both domestic and internationally, and work extended days, including evenings and weekends when required.

Calibration Technician Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 years' experience in a technical field.
• Electrical background either hands on or from an accredited school.
• Mechanical aptitude for machinery and willingness to learn
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
• Knowledge of voltage and current and ability to use a multi-meter.
• Ability to use rigging and lift equipment such as overhead cranes, slings, shackles, and chains.
• Organization and multi-tasking a must.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, and CRM systems.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Beneficial:

• An interest in machinery and willingness to learn.
• Understanding and knowledge of computers and willingness to learn PLC programing.
• Electrical experience needed, hands on or has class experience.
• Hydraulic and plumbing experience a plus.
• Knowledge of force and torque a plus.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 pounds without assistance.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• 3-weeks paid time off.
• Additional one-week Paid Christmas break.
• Paid holidays.
• 100% Company paid Medical, Vision and Dental plan for our employees.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Matching Simple IRA.
• Gym membership discount.