Field Scale Technician: Install, Calibrate & Repair

Fairbanks Scales Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Accident, critical illness

401(k) with company match

After-hours premiums

Professional training

Nationwide deployment

Job summary

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is seeking a dedicated Scale Technician to join our team. You will install, calibrate, and repair weighing systems to ensure accuracy for customers across industries.

We emphasize safety and high-quality service, and offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, after-hours premiums, and ongoing professional training to grow your skills. Technicians are deployed nationwide, with opportunities for advancement and engaging work outside a typical 9-to-5 schedule.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a certificate or 2-year degree in a technical field is a plus.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• 1-2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, industrial, electrical, or a similar field 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 the first time.
• Clean driving record and ability to obtain and maintain a Class B CDL (non-excepted, interstate).
• Ability to work beyond the typical schedule of Monday through Friday for eight hours. Sometimes staying a little later to finish a job or occasionally being called for assistance on a weekend is required since our scales are critical for businesses to operate.
• Above all, a safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Installing, calibrating, servicing, and repairing various types of scales and weighing systems.
• Documenting calibration and repair actions by completing inspection checklists and forms timely and accurate.
• Provide excellent service while interacting with customers and teammates.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

CDL B license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate or 2-year degree (preferred)

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is seeking a dedicated Scale Technician to join our team. You will install, calibrate, and repair weighing systems to ensure accuracy for customers across industries.

We emphasize safety and high-quality service, and offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, after-hours premiums, and ongoing professional training to grow your skills. Technicians are deployed nationwide, with opportunities for advancement and engaging work outside a typical 9-to-5 schedule.