Calibration/Service Technician

Fortive•Everett, WA

3d•$34 - $57

About The Position

The Calibration / Service Technician (TCAL) performs advanced calibration, service, and repair activities for high‑accuracy temperature, thermometry, and environmental calibration products historically supported at the American Fork (AFL) site and now transitioned to TCAL at Fluke Park Laboratories (FPL). The technician executes accredited and traceable calibrations, complex diagnostics, and repair activities, while supporting TCAL throughput, quality objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Advanced technical expertise in calibration, troubleshooting, and repair
Demonstrated ability to perform complex, non‑routine calibration processes
Strong understanding of laboratory practices, quality systems, and service workflows
Ability to work independently with limited precedent
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Technical Associate Degree or equivalent experience
Prior experience with: TCAL, AFL, or Primary Lab processes
High‑accuracy thermometry and environmental calibration
ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs

Responsibilities

Perform complex TCAL calibrations in accordance with approved procedures, including: Temperature standards, readouts, probes, baths, furnaces, and environmental equipment
Execute calibration and service work, maintaining comparable technical depth and quality expectations
Perform diagnostics and repair of TCAL products using mechanical, electrical, and system‑level troubleshooting methods
Finalize calibrations, generate and review data, and complete compliant calibration certificates
Perform work in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and TCAL quality procedures
Ensure technical validity of results, proper uncertainty application, and adherence to method requirements
Support audits, corrective actions, proficiency demonstrations, and technical reviews as assigned
Demonstrate full competency prior to performing unassisted calibrations
Accurately update Oracle / service systems to reflect job status, material usage, and work completion
Issue, consume, and return parts correctly to maintain inventory accuracy
Identify bottlenecks, abnormal conditions, and improvement opportunities within TCAL workflows
Act as a technical resource within TCAL processes and product families
Provide work guidance, mentorship, and informal training to lower‑level technicians
Collaborate across TCAL, Service, Production, Materials, and Metrology teams to meet demand and throughput goals
Exercise judgment in solving novel or complex technical problems with minimal supervision