About the role
Position Overview
Position:
Instrumentation / Field Service Technician
Location:
Western United States
Rust Automation & Controls is seeking a motivated Field Service Technician to support customers across the Western United States. This role focuses on hands-on instrumentation service, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair while working independently in a variety of industrial environments and collaborating with internal service and management teams.
Key objectives include:
Providing reliable and professional field service support to customers
Applying strong technical aptitude to instrumentation, calibration, and repair activities
Supporting customer operations through responsive, high-quality service execution
Adapting to varying industrial environments and customer site requirements
Role & Responsibilities
The Field Service Technician will support customers throughout the Rust Automation & Controls service region, working independently in the field while maintaining strong communication with internal teams.
Key responsibilities include:
Daily travel to a diverse customer base across multiple industrial environments
Applying instrumentation knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, and service equipment
Successful completion and application of apprenticeship-level instrumentation training
Adapting to customer-specific safety, operational, and environmental requirements
Performing hands-on troubleshooting, calibration, and repair activities
Utilizing hand tools and electronic testing equipment to diagnose and resolve issues
Maintaining professionalism, safety compliance, and quality standards in the field
Regional travel within the following states:
UT, CA, CO, WY, NV, ID, MT, ND, HI
Qualifications & Profile
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (minimum requirement)
Associate Degree in a technical field (required)
Field service or industrial experience (required)
Instrumentation training or apprenticeship experience (required)
Calibration and/or metrology experience (preferred)
Safety certifications or credentials (preferred)
Skills & Competencies
Demonstrated basic electrical and mechanical knowledge
Knowledge of instrumentation systems (required)
Ability to use hand tools and electronic testing equipment
Strong computer proficiency and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
Strong interpersonal and customer-facing communication skills
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Self-motivated with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Dependable, punctual, and accountable for assigned responsibilities
Curiosity and desire to learn and develop professionally
Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work flexible schedules
Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record
Benefits & Perks
Compensation based on education and experience
Stability and security of a family-owned organization
Extensive training and professional development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Competitive paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Company Vehicle
Is This You?
Do you enjoy hands-on technical work in industrial environments?
Do you take pride in solving problems and supporting customer operations?
Do you thrive working independently while representing a trusted organization?
Do you value learning, growth, and long-term career stability?
If you answered
YES
, Rust Automation & Controls would love to welcome you to our family.
Rust Automation and Controls is a family-owned industrial instrumentation and automation sales company founded in 1976 and headquartered in West Jordan, Utah. For more than 50 years, we have supported customers across the Western United States with measurement and control solutions that keep critical operations running. While headquartered in Utah, our experienced sales team is located throughout our territory, delivering responsive local support backed by deep technical expertise. We serve industries including oil and gas, water and wastewater, power generation, manufacturing, food and beverage, and life sciences, offering products, application support, training, and ongoing service.