Scale Technician

IsoTalent; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-supplied vehicle for fieldwork

Paid Time Off

Room for growth

Job summary

IsoTalent is seeking a Heavy Capacity Scale Technician in Manchester, CT to calibrate, maintain, and repair truck scales and batch plants across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The role offers hands-on troubleshooting, use of hand tools, and mentorship from an experienced owner-operator.

The position is onsite in Manchester with a company-provided vehicle, typical hours Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, and growth opportunities as you gain expertise in this niche trade.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on automotive or mechanical repair experience or direct weighing-industry experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability and problem-solving instincts.
• Proficiency with hand tools including combination wrenches, ratchets/sockets, right angle grinders, and impact guns.
• Basic electrical/wiring experience, including comfort using a multimeter.
• Reliable, dependable, and ready to work.
• Ability to pass a Connecticut state judicial background check and a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on truck scales and batch plants.
• Complete preventative maintenance and basic repairs on scales and batch plant equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, including load cell wiring.
• Travel to job sites throughout CT, MA, and RI (up to ~300 miles/day) in a company-provided vehicle.
• Report to the Manchester, CT office and work with the owner to build technical expertise over time.
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, with occasional evenings (5-6 PM) depending on job length.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hand tools proficiency

Electrical wiring basics

Multimeter usage

Reliability and dependability

Background check readiness

Tools

Wrench set

Sockets & grinders

Load cell wiring

Job description

Location: Onsite | Manchester, CT | Field Based in CT, MA & RI

Our client, an established and respected name in the industrial weighing industry, is seeking a Heavy Capacity Scale Technician to join their growing team in Manchester, CT.

Do you have a knack for mechanical troubleshooting and a \"let me figure this out\" mindset? Have you spent years turning wrenches on trucks or automotive equipment and are ready to put those skills toward something new? Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can grow into more responsibility over time? If so, this may be the perfect Heavy Capacity Scale Technician position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.

The Perks!

• Compensation: $26–$28/hr, based on experience
• Company-supplied vehicle provided for all fieldwork
• Paid Time Off available
• Room for growth for the right candidate

A Day in the Life of the Heavy Capacity Scale Technician

In this role, you'll perform calibrations, preventative maintenance, and basic repairs on truck scales and batch plants across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. You'll work hands-on with hand tools, electrical wiring, and load cell systems, helping keep critical industrial equipment running accurately and reliably for a loyal client base. This is a great opportunity to step into a niche, in-demand trade with direct mentorship from an experienced owner-operator who's ready to train the right person to take on the bulk of the technical work.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing calibrations on truck scales and batch plants
• Completing preventative maintenance and basic repairs on scales and batch plant equipment
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, including load cell wiring
• Traveling to job sites throughout CT, MA, and RI (up to approximately 300 miles/day) in a company-provided vehicle
• Reporting to the Manchester, CT office as needed and working directly with the owner to build technical expertise over time
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM typical, with occasional evenings (5-6 PM) depending on job length

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 4+ years of hands-on automotive or mechanical repair experience or direct weighing-industry experience also welcome
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability and problem-solving instincts
• Proficiency with hand tools including combination wrenches, ratchets/sockets, right angle grinders, and impact guns
• Basic electrical/wiring experience, including comfort using a multimeter
• Reliable, dependable, and ready to work
• Ability to pass a Connecticut state judicial background check and a drug test

About the Hiring Company:

Our client is a well-established, family-owned company in the industrial scale and weighing equipment industry, specializing in truck scale and batch plant calibration, asphalt and concrete batch plants, conveyor crushing systems, and electronic load cell wiring and troubleshooting. With a small, close-knit team and a hands-on owner who values patience and mentorship, this is a company where new technicians can learn a specialized trade and grow into a critical role.