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Scale Service Technician

GR Metrology


Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 August 2026 (2 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Scale Service Technician
Title: Scale Service Technician
Department: Service
Location: Grand Rapids
Employment Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Pay Range: Starting at $25/hour; highly competitive wages for experienced technicians
Reports To: Service Manager
About the Role
GR Metrology a Best and Brightest Company is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Scale Service Technician to provide calibration maintenance and repair services for industrial scales throughout the Midwest. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys hands-on problem-solving working independently in the field and building trusted customer relationships.
The Scale Service Technician is responsible for ensuring customer weighing equipment performs accurately and reliably through preventive maintenance calibration troubleshooting and repair services. This position combines mechanical aptitude technical expertise customer interaction and professional documentation while delivering world-class service to our customers.
Essential Functions
Calibration Maintenance & Repair
  • Perform onsite and in-shop preventive maintenance on industrial scales and weighing systems.
  • Calibrate troubleshoot repair and verify the performance of industrial scales.
  • Diagnose equipment issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
  • Prepare for service visits by reviewing work orders procedures required tools and customer requirements.
  • Accurately document services performed calibration data repairs and customer findings using company software systems.
  • Generate calibration reports and Certificates of Calibration following completed service work.
  • Maintain company-provided tools equipment and vehicles in good working condition.
Customer Service
  • Serve as a professional and knowledgeable representative of GR Metrology at customer locations.
  • Communicate calibration results repair findings and service recommendations clearly and effectively.
  • Build customer confidence by acting as a trusted advisor regarding measurement equipment performance and compliance.
  • Identify opportunities to support customer needs and promote GR Metrology products and services.
  • Generate service and sales leads through customer interactions and relationship building.
Emergency Response & Field Service
  • Respond to emergency service calls to troubleshoot and repair customer scales during or after normal business hours as required.
  • Travel to customer facilities to provide timely field service support.
  • Work overtime weekends and occasional overnight travel as business needs dictate.
Safety Quality & Professionalism
  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures while working in customer and company facilities.
  • Maintain accurate complete and timely service documentation.
  • Promote a culture of quality professionalism and accountability.
  • Demonstrate reliability through strong attendance punctuality sound judgment and a positive work ethic.
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Strong mechanical electronic and/or technical experience in an industrial environment.
  • Strong computer proficiency with the ability to learn calibration and service management software.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
  • Valid drivers license with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.
  • Ability to obtain a Class B CDL if required.
  • Ability to work overtime weekends and occasional overnight travel.
  • Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
  • Ability to stand bend and work in physically demanding environments for extended periods.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience servicing industrial scales weighing systems or related equipment.
  • Military experience particularly in maintenance calibration instrumentation or technical disciplines.
  • Welding knowledge or experience.
  • Experience working in field service environments.
  • Familiarity with industrial measurement equipment and preventive maintenance programs.
Why Join GR Metrology
  • Day One Benefits including Medical HSA with company contribution Dental Vision and additional coverage options.
  • 401(k) with a strong company match.
  • Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program and paid major holidays.
  • Company-provided tools apparel and service vehicle.
  • Technical Development Program with ongoing training and skill development opportunities.
  • Stable family-owned company with more than 100 years of industry leadership.
  • Opportunity to work independently while making a meaningful impact for customers across diverse industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GR Metrology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age gender disability veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.



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GR Metrology is a distributor and service provider for weighing and measuring equipment, providing manufacturers product and calibrations

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