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# Scale Technician

- **Company:** Synerfac Technical Staffing
- **Location:** Rosedale, MD, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, System Configuration, Process Control Systems
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us65c93bc39ceffb06c76966c3ed07899f

## About the Role

* Previous experience working with industrial scales, weighing systems, or scale service and repair
 * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot scale systems to the component level
 * Experience calibrating, maintaining, and repairing commercial or industrial weighing equipment
 * Understanding of weighing principles, load cells, indicators, junction boxes, and communication interfaces
 * Experience working independently in a field service environment
 * Ability to read technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and scale system configurations
 * Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
 * Valid driver's license required
 * CDL is a plus
 * Strong mathematical, communication, and customer service skills
 * Ability to maintain accurate documentation and service records
 * Comfortable working around heavy industrial equipment and outdoor environments
 * Ability to enter scale pits and work in confined or restricted-access areas when required

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience servicing truck scales, rail scales, floor scales, or other large-capacity weighing systems
 * Knowledge of NTEP, state weights and measures requirements, or scale certification procedures
 * Experience with industrial controls, instrumentation, or automation systems
 * Background supporting customers in manufacturing, transportation, recycling, aggregate, agriculture, logistics, or related industries, If you have experience repairing, calibrating, and troubleshooting commercial or industrial scale systems and want to join a team focused on delivering high-quality field service, apply today.

## Description

Our client is a leading provider of industrial weighing solutions, helping customers maintain accurate, reliable, and compliant weighing systems across a variety of industries. This role is ideal for an experienced Scale Technician with a background servicing commercial and industrial scales who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, working directly with customers, and solving technical challenges in the field.
Responsibilities

 * Install, inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and industrial weighing systems
 * Service a variety of equipment including truck scales, floor scales, rail scales, bench scales, hopper scales, tank scales, and weighing indicators
 * Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, and communication issues at the component level
 * Perform preventive maintenance and field inspections to ensure equipment accuracy and reliability
 * Verify scale performance and calibration in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements
 * Support scale system integrations, communication interfaces, and weighing software applications
 * Provide technical recommendations and consult with customers on repair, replacement, and service options
 * Prepare service quotes and assist with identifying additional service opportunities
 * Complete service reports, calibration records, inspection documentation, and other required paperwork
 * Maintain company tools, test equipment, and service vehicles in a professional manner
 * Attend technical training programs and remain current on new weighing products and technologies
 * Represent the company professionally while delivering exceptional customer service
 * Perform field service work in a variety of industrial, commercial, and outdoor environments


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