Industrial Machinery & Controls Service Engineer in North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Location
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$75,000 – $85,000/yr
Company
Express Employment Professionals - Newport News
Job Description
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.