Calibration/Service Technician

Fortive•Everett, WA

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. Scope of Work (Former AFL Alignment) This role supports TCAL execution of workloads historically performed at American Fork, including: High‑accuracy and low‑volume calibration processes Long‑duration thermal calibrations requiring equipment stabilization Standards maintenance and interim checks Service and production demand crossover Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety. A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

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