About this opportunity
Adecco lists this Field Service Technician - Entry Level OK, 1st Shift (02813) opportunity in charlestown, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Adecco Staffing is partenring with a manufacturer in Westerly, RI seeking a field service technician. This is a 1st shift direct hire opportunity with a pay range of $50-$65K depending on experience.
Job Summary:
The Machinery Assembly & Service Technician assembles industrial machinery and subassemblies according to blueprints, schematics, and written or verbal specifications. This role also supports field installation, troubleshooting, acceptance testing, and operator training for large capital equipment at customer sites.
This position involves 20%–50% travel, including domestic and international assignments. Field service travel includes an additional 30% hourly pay increase.
Responsibilities Assemble machinery and subassemblies per drawings, procedures, and specifications
Drill, tap, ream, align, and secure machine components
Install moving parts (shafts, bearings, levers) and verify free movement
Install hydraulic hoses per schematic
Run conduit and wiring; make electrical connections to specifications
Join major subassemblies and connect to electrical enclosures
Test and assist in testing completed equipment
Power up machinery, confirm motor rotation, and verify operation of drives, logic controls, and HMI
Perform acceptance testing per customer agreement
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and performance issues in the shop and field
Supervise rigging crews and secure machinery during installation
Direct licensed contractors for electrical and pneumatic connections
Train operators on safe setup, operation, and basic maintenance
Review maintenance procedures hands-on with qualified personnel
Document all work completely in field service reports
Travel domestically and internationally for installations and service calls
Education & Experience Associate's degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school OR
6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics
Mechanical assembly and troubleshooting skills
Basic electrical wiring and control familiarity
Ability to read safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively with customers and internal teams
Practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
Basic understanding of geometry and trigonometry
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
Benefits: 401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
If interested in this opportunity please apply with an updated resume today!
Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $68,500.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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