Field Calibration Technician
Ralliant · Los Angeles, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Travel
- 100%
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Ralliant (industrial) in Los Angeles, CA. Travel 100% of the time to customer sites, including a combination of local travel and overnight stays.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, 5S, ISO 9001, AS9100
- Day to day
- about 100% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Quality Technician roles in California: typical posted base $57k–$98k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 52 quality technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 56 other live quality postings in California.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 39%
- Root cause 33%
- ✓ ISO 9001 23%
- ✓ AS9100 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Qualifications
- ✓1–3 years of hands-on calibration experience in a lab or field setting.
- ✓Experience with RF/GP calibration is preferred.
- ✓Willing and able to travel 100%, including local and overnight travel based on assignment.
- ✓Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and calibration standards.
- ✓Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures.
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The Field Calibration Technician is responsible for performing precise, high-quality calibrations at customer sites across various locations. This field-based role involves 100% travel, including a mixture of local day travel and overnight trips, depending on customer location and project requirements. The technician will support calibration activities across a wide range of disciplines, including RF, electrical, dimensional, torque, pressure, and temperature. The ideal candidate has hands-on calibration experience, a strong understanding of industry standards, and a willingness to cross-train across multiple disciplines. This role also requires solid technical documentation skills and the ability to represent the company professionally in customer-facing environments.
Calibration Execution
- •Perform calibrations in accordance with company procedures and applicable standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO9001, AS9100, ANZ540.1).
- •Specialize in overall calibration while supporting additional disciplines as needed; demonstrate willingness to cross-train in other calibration areas.
- •Accurately document calibration results, ensuring traceability, completeness, and compliance.
- •Maintain and verify calibration standards and escalate equipment issues to supervisors as needed.
Field Support & Customer Service
- •Travel 100% of the time to customer sites, including a combination of local travel and overnight stays.
- •Support setup and teardown of mobile calibration workstations or onsite labs.
- •Communicate professionally with customers regarding service status, technical requirements, and scheduling needs.
Team Collaboration
- •Coordinate with supervisors and team members to ensure timely completion of assigned work.
- •Participate in onboarding and cross-training opportunities to increase flexibility across disciplines.
- •Share feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of service delivery.
Quality & Compliance
- •Follow all safety guidelines, company SOPs, and calibration protocols.
- •Support quality assurance efforts, including audits, compliance reviews, and lean initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
- •Help maintain clean, audit-ready calibration workspaces and tools.
Preferred Skills
- +Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Dynamics.
- +Familiarity with calibration and service management tools such as FSM, CalWeb, and Gage.
- +Willingness to cross-train in multiple disciplines (e.g., RF, electrical, pressure, temperature, torque, dimensional).
- +Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- +Experience working in customer-facing or onsite roles for large accounts or multi-site operations.
Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
