Field Scale Technician – Install, Calibrate & Repair

Fairbanks Scales Inc.; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

After-hours premiums

Professional training

Job summary

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is seeking a dedicated Scale Technician to install, calibrate, and repair a range of scales and weighing systems—from bench scales to truck scales.

You will ensure accuracy and reliability, working with customers and teammates while occasionally staying after hours or traveling for service calls. A high school diploma is required; a technical certificate or 2-year degree is a plus, and a Class B CDL may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certificate or 2-year degree in a technical field a plus.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• 1–2 years of maintenance, mechanical, industrial, electrical, or related experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and work well with others including teammates, sales managers, and customers to get the job done safely and accurately.
• Clean driving record and ability to obtain/maintain a Class B CDL (interstate).
• Willingness to work beyond standard Monday–Friday hours and occasional weekends.
• Above all, a safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Installing, calibrating, servicing, and repairing various scales and weighing systems.
• Documenting calibration and repair actions via inspection checklists and forms.
• Provide excellent service while interacting with customers and teammates.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certificate/2-year degree preferred

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Willingness to learn

CDL Class B driving

Job description

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is seeking a dedicated Scale Technician to install, calibrate, and repair a range of scales and weighing systems—from bench scales to truck scales.

You will ensure accuracy and reliability, working with customers and teammates while occasionally staying after hours or traveling for service calls. A high school diploma is required; a technical certificate or 2-year degree is a plus, and a Class B CDL may be needed.