Service Technician

About the role

As a Scale Technician, you will be installing, calibrating, and repairing various types of scales and weighing systems. From bench scales to truck scales, you'll ensure the accuracy of instruments that businesses rely on to operate daily.

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 accurately.
• Providing excellent service while interacting with customers and teammates.

Requirements

• 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. Meaning that we are looking for those who take safety personally regardless of whether at work, at home, or behind the wheel, and are not afraid to speak up to protect themselves, co-workers, or customers.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Self-motivation is required because the role of a trained Technician can be highly independent and flexible.
• The technicians are spread throughout the country and are expected to be on time, complete their work safely and efficiently and move to the next job with little supervision.

Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and 401(k) with a company match.
• Varieties of premiums for any after-hours work, even if only a quick phone call.
• Opportunities for professional training to grow and develop your skills for years to come.
• No day is the same. Our technicians work on different equipment and support businesses in every industry and environment.
• Being valued. Whether in manufacturing, defense, transportation, or agriculture, the work our technicians perform is critical for every customer's operation. It doesn't take long to establish great relationships with our customers.

Pay

Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and 401(k) with a company match.

Schedule

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.

Company Information

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Fairbanks Scales Inc. may obtain information about you from a third-party consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Thus, you may be the subject of a "consumer report" and/or "investigative consumer report" which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living, and which can involve personal interviews with sources such as neighbors, friends, or associates, The reports may contain information regarding your credit history, criminal history, social security verification, motor vehicle records ("driving records"), verification of your education or employment history, or other background checks. Credit history will only be requested where such information is substantially related to the duties and responsibilities of the position for which you are applying.

Drug Testing

Fairbanks Scales Inc. performs post-offer, pre-employment drug testing for all roles prior to being hired into any role as part of our Drug Free Workplace Policy. In addition, Fairbanks Scales Inc. performs post-offer, pre-employment drug testing under the authority of the U.S. Department of Transportation prior to being hired for any role or transferred into a safety-sensitive role.