Industrial Machinery & Controls Service Engineer

Express Employment Professionals - Newport News

North Kingstown, RI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Automation, Blueprints, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Entrepreneurship, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Literacy, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Schematics, Team Player, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Usability Engineering, Welding
LOCATION
North Kingstown, RI
POSTED
1 day ago

Is This You?

Are you the person everyone calls when a production cell so much as blinks? Do you enjoy turning alarms into action plans and keeping complex equipment humming through the night? If yes, read on.

Role Snapshot

  • Environment: Industry, heavy machinery, and automation.
  • Focus: Hands-on technical assistance, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of APCO-designed and manufactured welding machines.
  • Outcome: Maintain smooth shop-floor workflow, support operators live during production, and drive incremental design improvements for usability and performance.

Schedule & Pay

  • Full-time, 3rd shift
  • Sunday night to Friday morning, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
  • 10 days on / 4 days off
  • Supplement pay: 10% standard / 20% overnight

What You’ll Do

  • Be the first-response problem solver during production to minimize downtime.
  • Run tests, isolate simple issues, and execute quick corrective actions.
  • Partner with operators and cross-functional teams to protect output and quality.
  • Recommend and apply small design changes that boost machine efficiency and user-friendliness.

What You Bring

  • 2–5 years in facilities or machine maintenance.
  • Associate degree or equivalent.
  • Blueprint/drawing/schematic literacy.
  • Solid command of electrical systems.
  • Comfort with CAD software, Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP systems.
  • Independent, fast-thinking, proactive; thrives with minimal oversight.
  • Valid driver’s license and a clean criminal record.
  • Ability to carry up to 50 pounds over 50 feet.
  • Strong customer service mindset; clear written and verbal communication.
  • High attention to detail and quality.

Bonus Points

  • Hydraulic diagnostics/repair experience (valves, stacks, pistons, rams) above 5000 PSI.
  • Understanding of welding processes.

Proficiencies That Help You Shine

  • PLC troubleshooting
  • Interpreting electrical schematics
  • General troubleshooting methods
  • CAD software
  • Electrical/electronic systems

Tools You’ll Touch

  • CAD Software

Why Join

  • Stable, family company with long-term strategy and steady growth.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Dynamic international workplace with new challenges daily.
  • Entrepreneurial, innovative culture.
  • Friendly, team-oriented environment.

About the Company

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Express Employment Professionals - Newport News