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Service Technician I - Scale

Cross Company

Des Moines, IA, USFull-timePosted Sep 22, 2026

Job description

At Cross Company , we don’t just show up for work-we show up for a company we actually own. As a 100% employee-owned industrial technology leader, we provide specialized expertise in automation, hydraulics, precision measurement, and more that keeps the world’s manufacturers moving. We operate on the principle of Servant Leadership : we hire smart, driven people and then get out of their way so they can do what they do best.

When you join the Cross team, you aren't just an employee; you’re an owner-associate in a stable, transparent, and high-performance environment where your voice truly matters. Technician benefits: company vehicle / gas card monthly technician bonus plan medical benefits after 30 days of employment 401K ESOP - employee stock ownership plan 3 weeks of PTO Job Summary: Scale Service Techs Level I work mostly on their own in the field to calibrate and / or repair customer’s industrial scales.

Candidates must have strong computer skills, be in good physical condition, enjoy solving technical problems and being part of a team. Upon completion of calibration, the service tech enters data into calibration software and creates a Certificate of Calibration for the customer. They work some overtime and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Maintenance, calibration and / or repair of Industrial Scales Respond to Call Service (Emergency) to fix and repair Customer’s Scales - calls could be during or after working hours. Must be willing to work some overtime and weekend hours - may also include some overnight travel. Consistently maintain good work attendance and productive work ethic.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications: Strong mechanical, electronic and / or technical background in industrial environment Valid driver’s license and clean driving history required Class B CDL license a plus Welding and/or Concrete knowledge is a plus Strong interpersonal and customer service skills 2 Year Technical Degree preferred but not required Military service or calibration experience a plus Computer literate Performance driven and customer focused Local travel, occasional overnights required Core Competencies: Commitment to Excellence

  • Check your work Customer Relationship Management - communicate with customers to deliver better service Methodical Approach - troubleshooting Team Building Physical Demands of the Position: Stands greater than four hours at a time Stoops and bends below knee level 8 - 10 times an hour Lifts and carries less than 100 pounds repetitively Climbs stairs more than four times in an eight hour shift Pushes / pulls objects greater than 25 pounds Reaches out; Reaches overhead Repetitively uses feet to walk and to drive Repetitively uses hands Grips with hands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9z. Urb8D8L0

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