Travel Calibration Technician: On-Site Scale Expert

MSI Viking; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with Company match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MSI Viking, based in the United States, seeks a Scale Calibration Technician to join our service team. This role travels to customer locations to calibrate, inspect, troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair weighing equipment and scale systems.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, independent, and focused on delivering accurate, reliable service while ensuring a positive customer experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training is a plus.
• Previous experience with scale calibration, scale repair, weighing systems, instrumentation, electronics, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and understand technical procedures, specifications, and equipment manuals.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic service documentation.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple service assignments.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to customer locations within the assigned territory.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer locations to perform calibration, testing, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of scales and weighing equipment.
• Service a variety of equipment, including bench scales, floor scales, counting scales, indicators, and other weighing systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electronic scale issues and determine appropriate repairs or corrective actions.
• Perform calibrations in accordance with established procedures, manufacturer specifications, and applicable quality standards.
• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and communicate findings and recommendations to customers.
• Accurately complete calibration records, service reports, and other required documentation.
• Maintain company-issued tools, calibration standards, test weights, and service equipment.
• Safely load, unload, transport, and handle calibration equipment and test weights.
• Follow company safety procedures and customer-site requirements.
• Maintain a professional appearance and provide courteous, responsive service while working at customer facilities.
• Manage assigned service calls and daily schedules with limited supervision.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams regarding service status, repairs, and follow-up needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Technical or Vocational Training

Job description

MSI Viking, based in the United States, seeks a Scale Calibration Technician to join our service team. This role travels to customer locations to calibrate, inspect, troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair weighing equipment and scale systems.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, independent, and focused on delivering accurate, reliable service while ensuring a positive customer experience.