Field Service Engineer- Midwestern United States

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

GEA Food Solutions North America Inc. is a worldwide leader in providing preparation, processing, and packaging total solutions for both the food and non-food industry sectors.  Our global organization offers the most extensive range of advanced solutions on the market today, from single machines to complete turnkey production lines including software-based productivity and line management solutions.

We are searching for a Field Service Technician to join our Midwest Team!

Responsibilities:

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment

• Provides technical support to customers including troubleshooting and problem resolution

• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines

• Provides training of customers’ operators and maintenance personnel

• Complies with OSHA Safety and Health rules

Requirements:

• Highschool Diploma or GED required, Bachelors or Technical Degree preferred

• 5 years of hands-on technical experience on electro-mechanical systems as applied to state-of-the-art industrial machinery

• Strong electrical aptitude, including motors, AC & servo drives, electrical circuitry, PLC, and PC based control systems

• Strong mechanical aptitude including power transmission systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics

• Experienced troubleshooter on electro-mechanical systems

• Excellent communications skills - must be proficient in English, have strong listening skills, and enjoy working with people

• Strong customer service orientation with a “do whatever it takes” attitude

• Able to multi-task and work under extreme pressure

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated and highly organized. Must be able to work independently.

• Excellent computer literacy including, knowledge of MS Word and Excel

• Able to travel extensively (up to 90%) including, weekend trips and on short notice.

• Be able to read/understand blueprints, and mechanical drawings.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Good eye-hand coordination, ability to bend, to lift 50-75 lbs potentially up to 100 lbs with assistance.

• Ability to stand long periods of time through 10 hour workdays.

• Ability to evaluate and solve problems in a logical manner.

• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Understanding and use of job safety precautions (OSHA knowledge) particularly regarding Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space, Working at heights correctly, and with proper safety mechanisms in place.

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $36.46 - $44.62 per hour. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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