Calibration Technician Apprentice (56446)

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States. 

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services. 

Well established calibration, testing and inspection service organization in Westchester, PA area is seeking a Calibration Technician Apprentice for a full-time position.  The candidate will be responsible for the calibration of mechanical inspection, measuring and testing equipment in the field work at the customers’ location, as needed. 

Job Description 

The Calibration Technician Apprentice role is well-suited for a hands-on and detail-oriented individual with aspirations of building a career in the industrial weighing services. Calibration Technicians perform calibrations, repairs, and installations of weighing equipment ranging from high precision balances at pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities to outdoor truck scales at concrete manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities 

• Calibration of mechanical inspection, measuring and testing equipment. 
• Hardness testers, optical comparators, surface plates, tensile testers 
• Torque drivers, torque wrenches, torque analyzers  
• Pressure gauges, temperature equipment, force equipment 
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and physical dimensional calibrations.  
• Develop a core understanding of Precision Solutions’ calibration and repair services.
• Shadow senior technicians and the service manager in the field to learn calibration and repair procedures.
• Attend internal and vendor‑led training sessions to build technical proficiency.
• Assist senior technicians with calibrations and repairs both in the field and at Precision Solutions’ facility.

Metrology Technician – Scales & Balances

• Calibrate scales and balances at customer sites, including clean‑room and laboratory environments as well as outdoor, industrial manufacturing locations.
• Repair scales and balances, requiring both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and specific knowledge of scale and balance technologies.
• Install equipment sold by Precision Solutions, including scales, balances, industrial printers, and related equipment.
• Respond to emergency scale and balance repair requests as needed, which may include nights and weekends.

Service Excellence & Compliance

• Enter service data accurately and promptly into Precision Solutions’ service order software.
• Maintain proficiency in technical products, calibration procedures, regulations, safety practices, and industry best practices.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Precision Solutions’ quality system.
• Attend training sessions, meetings, and conferences offered by Precision Solutions, ATS, vendors, and industry partners.

Customer & Team Relationships

• Maintain timely and professional communication with coworkers and customers via phone and email throughout the workday.
• Build and sustain strong customer relationships through accurate service execution, clear communication, and a professional demeanor.
• Actively identify opportunities to support customer success and contribute to the growth of Precision Solutions and ATS.
• Establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships with all Precision Solutions employees.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds and work in a variety of customer environments
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Strong customer service and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Outlook
• Ability to learn and adapt to custom software applications
• Proficiency in electronic and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and repair
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
• Willingness to obtain a CDL when eligible

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability 

ATS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. 

U.S. Persons” Only:  A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”).  Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position.  A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States.  This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.