**Description**

**SCALE TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION**

**RESPONSIBILITIES:**

Responsible for maintaining and repairing scales as well as other electronic equipment.

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

+ Knowledge and ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Allen Bradley/Rslogic 5000 PLC's and PLC components

+ Strong working knowledge of both A/C and D/C electricity

+ Ability to diagnose and repair printers and labelers both direct and thermal transfers

+ Ability to diagnose and repair scales according to state and federal codes

+ Knowledge of metal detection systems and methods of installation

+ Installation and diagnosis of variable frequency and servo drives

+ Component level electronics knowledge is a plus

+ Knowledge of barcodes, scanners and printing methods

+ Ability to create solutions to increase production and reduce cost

+ Self-Motivated

+ Able to lift 50 lbs multiple time a day.

**EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**

+ Associates degree in Electrical engineering/ Automated Systems Technology preferred.

+ Years of experience 2 - 3

EEO/VETS/DISABILITY