Sealer of Weight & Measures

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Weekly Hours: Up to 10 hours per week

Title: Sealer of Weight & Measures

Location: Field, Town Hall & Public Works Garage

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union

Hiring Rate: $800 monthly stipend and $130 monthly travel allowance

Department & Supervisor: Director of Public Works

Summary

The Town of Shrewsbury, a full-service local government committed to excellence, is seeking a Sealer of Weights and Measures to perform essential technical and inspectional work that ensures fair and accurate commercial transactions.

This part-time role is key to maintaining public trust by verifying that weighing and measuring devices across the community comply with state and local regulations. As the Town’s primary resource for marketplace fairness, the Sealer supports consumer protection and helps ensure an even playing field for residents and businesses alike.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills and a commitment to impartial enforcement, this is an opportunity to deliver an important public service.

What You'll Do:

• Perform Technical Inspections: Test, calibrate, and seal or condemn a variety of commercial devices, including retail scales, gasoline dispensers, and fuel oil truck meters.

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Enforce Massachusetts General Laws and local ordinances related to unit pricing, scanner accuracy, and merchandise labeling.

• Conduct Field Monitoring: Perform random inspections of retail establishments to verify the weight of pre-packaged goods and check for required vendor licensing.

• Investigate Consumer Concerns: Respond to and resolve complaints regarding short weights or measures through thorough research and corrective action.

• Manage Documentation & Fees: Maintain accurate inspection logs, file mandatory annual reports with the State Division of Standards, and collect applicable sealing fees for the Town.

What You’ll Bring:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) plus 1–3 years of mechanical or technical experience, ideally in weights and measures, municipal operations, or a related trade.

• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and the ability to obtain certification as a Sealer of Weights and Measures from the Commonwealth within 12 months of hire.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Proficiency in MGL Chapters 94, 98, 99, and 101, as well as NIST (formerly NBS) Handbooks 44 and 133.

• Analytical & Mathematical Skills: Strong ability to assess complex measurement issues and calculate tolerances across Avoirdupois, Metric, Troy, and Apothecary systems.

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and the interpersonal skills required to conduct firm, professional enforcement in retail and industrial environments

How to Apply

If you’re ready to bring expertise to a position that protects consumers in our community, we want to hear from you! For more information about this opportunity, please review the full job description. When applying for this position, a cover letter and resume may be sent via email to the Human Resources Department at [email protected], indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line. The position is open until filled with an initial review of applicants April 17, 2026.