Scale Technician

Scale Technician

As a Scale Technician, you are the face of Scale Systems Inc. You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and calibration of our customers weighing and measuring equipment. You will work independently to troubleshoot, test, observe, program, and document the various components of an industrial scale.

This job might be right for you if:

• You consider the stability of working for a 75-year-old family business important
• You desire upward mobility into operations, project management, applications engineering, design, or sales
• You enjoy interacting with people and providing excellent customer service.
• You consider yourself mechanically/electronically inclined and a fast learner
• You have excellent communication skills and can effectively convey information.
• You are conscientious. You take satisfaction when your work is done right.
• You enjoy working with minimal supervision. You are confident in your ability to prioritize and make critical decisions
• You are driven and motivated to make a meaningful impact in your role and community

Main responsibilities include:

• Ensuring overall customer satisfaction
• Performing standard procedures for calibrating and testing industrial scale equipment
• Diagnosing system problems with PC, tools, multimeters, and other diagnostic gear to make necessary repairs
• Keeping the customer apprised of progress during maintenance or a down situation
• Gathering and recording machine information to monitor performance
• Making recommendations for improving the service, reliability, and performance of equipment
• Performing work involving the completion of appropriate service documents, test reports, reviewing terms and details with customers
• Providing onsite training and consultation on equipment and repairs

Candidate requirements include:

• 3-5 years of Mechanical and/or Electrical experience preferred (i.e., HVAC/R, Industrial, Aviation, Medical Equipment, Welding Equipment, Vending Machine, Advanced Copiers/Printers, and Military Equipment.)
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments (i.e., Industrial, Agriculture, Aggregate, Pharmaceutical, etc.)
• Applicant will be responsible for providing their own general hand tools. Necessary specialty tools will be furnished by the company.
• Able to work independently without direct supervision, as well as ability to work as a team.
• Detail oriented and can accurately process paperwork and complete tasks within deadlines
• Working knowledge of personal computers including Microsoft Office, email, and basic understanding of networks
• Logical troubleshooting skills and capability to isolate problems

Desirable qualifications include:

• Must have a valid Georgia driver's license. (3-year clean DMV report required)
• Must pass background check and drug screening
• Must pass DOT physical and maintain yearly certification
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds without assistance
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods, as well as be able to kneel, bend, squat, sit, and twist frequently
• Ability to work an on-call shift, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis to accommodate business needs
• Occasional travel outside your assigned territory, including air and overnight travel, may be necessary

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k with match
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Life & ADD
• Paid time off and holidays
• And more