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Day in the Life of a Manufacturing Equipment Technician:

The Average day of a Manufacturing Equipment Technician is to analyze, diagnose and repair Fluke equipment as required to satisfy customer orders.

This could include analyzing the output of test systems to pass/fail an instrument, working with metrology to improve measurement processes, replacing components that do not conform to specifications, and much more.

The role is very varied, with every day bringing a different technical challenge, therefore this role is suited to someone with a passion for electronics and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• To test and repair a wide variety of Fluke equipment to ensure adherence to defined specifications and quality standards.

• As required by the Production Team Leader, assess/sign calibration certificates for defined products.

• Responsible for adherence to defined processes in the assigned work area, including but not limited to; Standard Work Instructions, 5S Standards, Safe Systems of Work, or Engineering Drawings.

• As appropriate, train fellow Operatives/Technicians on defined processes as requested by the relevant Production Team Leader.

• Take part in the complex diagnosis and rework of Fluke products down to the Component level and record and/or escalate fault(s) to Team Leaders/Manufacturing Engineering/Metrology/Quality Engineer(s) as required.

• Suggest and/or implement process/product improvements using the FBS (Fortive Business System) toolset in order to improve operating KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost.

• As required, partake in the creation, review, and implementation of new procedures/work instructions, including suggesting improvements to currently issued procedures for both current and new products.

• As required and communicated by the Production Team Leader(s), take part in the diagnosis, root cause analysis & repair of customer DOA (Defective on Arrival) returns, and loading into the specified Fluke system(s) in order to participate in improving the customer experience.

  Your Team:

You will be part of a team of 8 Manufacturing Equipment Technicians, working on the repair and maintenance of manufactured Electrical and/or RF Calibration products.

The team is made up of people from diverse backgrounds and previous career fields, all bringing their unique experiences to the processes of analysis, diagnosis, and repair.

Experience

• Previous work with precise electronic circuitry and components

• SMT Soldering

• Use of complex test/measurement equipment (Oscilliscopes, ARB’s, DMM’s etc.)

  Personal Skills

• Fine Motor Skills

• Quality inspection of fine details/colors

• Prioritization skills

• Soldering

• Inspection of soldering to defined IPC Standard (Training Provided where necessary)

• In-depth knowledge of electrical components and circuitry

• PC Literacy including Microsoft Office

  Why you should join Fluke

The team at Fluke is very welcoming and great to work with, providing you with ample opportunity to learn from others’ wealth of experience to further your own development.

Fluke Norwich is currently in a phase of rapid capacity expansion for its high-end Calibration products, therefore it is a challenging and exciting time to join the business, with the opportunity to make yourself shine.

Fortive Corporation Overview

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.

Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com (https://stgfortive.taleo.net/enterprise/careers.fortive.com) .

Fluke Corporation is the world leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of electronic test tools and software. We are a dynamic market leader with sound financial health. Fluke has achieved the number one or number two position in every market in which it competes. The Fluke brand has a reputation for portability, ruggedness, safety, ease of use and rigid standards of quality. A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a multi-national corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented. It is driven by the phenomenally successful Fortive Business System. Working at Fluke gives you access to a robust career development process and challenging, “stretch” opportunities