Calibration Technician

Fortive•Everett, WA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Calibration Technician with a strong technical background to join Fluke Services’ Industrial Precision (Thermography, IR, and Pressure) team. The individual will calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair instruments and systems returned for service and/or repair. This role is typically found in areas such as service support and metrology and involves troubleshooting to the component level. 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. About Fluke 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

Typically requires a minimum of 0-4 years of related experience
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with temperature probes and digital multimeters.
Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications with an emphasis on Excel required.
Capable of lifting (50 pounds) unassisted.

Nice To Haves

College degree, or continued education.
Military Metrology/Calibration (PMEL or TMDE) training.
2-year technical certification
Experience in equipment calibration in the following disciplines:
Biomedical
General Purpose
Physical Dimensional
Understanding of basic metrology concepts (ISO 17025).
Experience troubleshooting electronic test equipment.
Good attitude, meticulous, works well in a team setting.
Good work ethic and willingness to learn and succeed.

Responsibilities

Achieves customer satisfaction though completion of calibration services within expected timeframes, as assigned by lead techs or supervisors
Accurately enters data into tracking database
Creates calibration data sheets accurately and efficiently, with minimal supervision, based upon instrument specifications and approved calibration procedures.
Completes all documentation supporting customer requirements, reporting, ISO and other quality systems.
Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks
Creates calibration datasheets
Performs Preventative maintenance
Adheres to quality management system policies and procedures in performance of work
FBS participation-Daily Scheduling, Visual Management Participation, Kaizen Participation, Basic problem solving.
Performs other laboratory support functions as required in an efficient and orderly manner.
Convey data and trends on product calibrations to appropriate personnel or departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
Escalate unusual product issues to technical support or other appropriate departments.