Instrument Service Tech

AppleOne; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Bellevue, WA is seeking an Instrument Service Tech for a direct hire. You will troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate specialized instruments, with paid training and long-term growth in a team-oriented setting.

This is a full-time onsite role offering strong benefits and career development opportunities. The position targets candidates with 1–2 years of technical or manufacturing experience and a hands-on approach to precision instruments.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of technical, mechanical, electronics, maintenance, manufacturing, quality control, calibration, or automotive diagnostic experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with tools, instruments, equipment.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions and technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate instruments and equipment per established procedures.
• Perform hands-on measurements, diagnostics, adjustments, and quality checks.
• Identify mechanical, electrical, or performance issues and determine service actions.
• Follow detailed work instructions, safety standards, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area while supporting team productivity.
• Communicate findings and repair status clearly with team members and supervisors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Diagnostics

Attention to detail

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Job Summary

A growing technical services team in Bellevue, WA is seeking a hands‑on Instrument Service Tech for a direct hire opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, enjoys working with equipment, instruments, electronics, or precision tools, and wants to build a specialized career in instrument calibration, testing, and repair. The Instrument Service Tech will troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate specialized instruments in a clean, professional, team‑oriented environment. Paid training is provided, making this a strong opportunity for someone with 1 to 2 years of technical, mechanical, electronics, maintenance, manufacturing, quality control, calibration, or automotive diagnostic experience. This opportunity offers long‑term stability, supportive leadership, positive teamwork, career development, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow specialized technical skills in a detail‑focused service environment. Candidates who value accuracy, enjoy solving technical problems, and take pride in high‑quality work will be a strong fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate specialized instruments and equipment according to established procedures.
• Perform hands‑on technical work involving measurements, diagnostics, adjustments, inspections, and quality checks.
• Identify mechanical, electrical, or performance‑related issues and determine appropriate service actions.
• Follow detailed work instructions, safety standards, and documentation requirements to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area while supporting team productivity.
• Communicate findings, repair status, and technical questions clearly with team members and supervisors.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
• Paid training provided.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Excellent benefits.
• Full‑time onsite role in Bellevue, WA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Troubleshoot, test, repair, and calibrate specialized instruments and equipment.
• Perform hands‑on diagnostic, measurement, adjustment, and quality control work.
• Follow technical procedures, documentation standards, and safety requirements.
• Communicate repair findings and service status clearly within a team environment.
• 1 to 2 years of technical, mechanical, electronics, maintenance, manufacturing, quality control, calibration, or automotive diagnostic experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, instruments, equipment, or precision components.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions and technical procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to identify issues and support effective repair decisions.
• Professional communication skills and a team‑oriented approach.
• Interest in building a long‑term career in instrument service, calibration, and repair.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with calibration, precision measurement, electronics troubleshooting, or instrument repair.
• Previous experience in a technical service, manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, or laboratory support environment.
• Familiarity with hand tools, diagnostic equipment, test equipment, or precision instruments.
• Automotive diagnostic experience or related mechanical troubleshooting background.

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