Field Service Mechanical Technician

Adecco Portugal; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Paid travel expenses

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing training

Job summary

Adecco Staffing partners with a Woonsocket manufacturer to seek a hands-on Field Service Mechanical Technician who will install, troubleshoot, repair, and support industrial equipment at customer facilities.

This full-time, first-shift role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, independent working habits, and excellent customer-facing professionalism. Travel is 30–50% domestically, with pay between $70,000 and $80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with industrial equipment or manufacturing machinery.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, set up, and start up industrial equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Provide on-site customer service and basic operation training.
• Complete service reports and communicate findings to internal teams.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshoot

Electrical troubleshoot

Customer service

Independent work

Reading schematics

Travel readiness

Tools

Industrial equipment knowledge

Job description

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.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

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