Field Service Mechanical Technician

Location: Woonsocket, RI
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel: 30-50% Domestic Travel
Field Service Mechanical Technician

Job Summary:
Adecco Staffing is teaming up with a local manufacturer in Woonsocket, RI seeking a hands-on and customer-focused Field Service Mechanical Technician to provide installation, troubleshooting, repair, and technical support for industrial equipment at customer facilities. This field-based position requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, the ability to work independently, and a professional approach when representing the company on-site.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving technical problems, working directly with customers, and helping keep production equipment operating efficiently.

This position salary will be based off experience and skills. This is a first shift role with hours subjected to change due to travel requirements. Will be required to travel 30%-50% of the month once fully trained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities;

Installation & Commissioning

• Assist with the installation, alignment, setup, and startup of industrial equipment.

• Verify mechanical assemblies, wiring, and safety systems prior to operation.

• Support on-site equipment commissioning alongside engineering and service teams as needed.

Troubleshooting & Repair

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and basic electrical issues involving motors, drives, sensors, and other industrial components.

• Perform equipment repairs, adjustments, preventative maintenance, and component replacements.

• Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend practical solutions to prevent recurring issues.

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems using drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

Customer Support

• Serve as a professional on-site representative during customer service calls.

• Communicate effectively with customer maintenance personnel, operators, and supervisors.

• Provide basic equipment operation and maintenance training when needed.

• Maintain a high level of customer service while addressing technical concerns.

Documentation

• Complete service reports, work orders, and job summaries accurately and in a timely manner.

• Communicate follow-up requirements and technical findings to internal service and engineering teams.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.

• Experience working with industrial equipment, manufacturing machinery, maintenance, or field service.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

• Familiarity with motors, drives, sensors, and industrial control components.

• Ability and willingness to travel regularly for domestic service assignments.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple service priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled machinery.

• Prior field service or road technician experience.

• Experience with web handling, winding, plastics, converting, or similar industrial machinery.

Work Environment:

• Frequent domestic travel to customer facilities.

• Hands-on work in industrial and manufacturing environments.

• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating with internal service and engineering teams.

• Exposure to manufacturing equipment, machinery, and production environments.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• HSA/FSA options.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.

• Optional supplemental disability plans.

• Paid travel expenses.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

If interested in this role please apply with an updated resume today!

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