Field Service Control Technician

JBT Marel•Eastlake, OH

6d•$40 - $45•Remote

About The Position

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Control Technician to perform maintenance and setup work on Bevcorp products, including capping, filling, seaming, and blending machinery. The role involves configuring, integrating, installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and validating equipment at customer sites and Bevcorp facilities. The technician also supports internal equipment testing and maintenance when not traveling, as assigned by management. The position requires control and electrical work, including drafting schematics, designing electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems, programming peripheral devices and machine PLCs, coordinating equipment debugging and validation, and preparing bills of materials and customer documentation. The technician works with customers, vendors, company personnel, and cross-functional teams, provides training, and supports technical documentation. A consistent focus on safety, quality assembly practices, timely service reporting, and root-cause identification is expected. This is a remote position. The estimated hourly pay range is $40–$45; actual starting pay varies by location, qualifications, and experience. JBT Marel offers employee development opportunities and benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience with Allen Bradley and AutoCAD Electrical.
PLC programming experience in the Allen Bradley environment, including RSLogix5, RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, or CCW.
HMI programming experience in the Allen Bradley environment, including FTview.
Electrical schematic drafting using AutoCAD Electrical.
Electrical circuit troubleshooting skills.
Understanding of electrical design concepts and processes, components, circuits, and power distribution.
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA-79, and UL-508.
Intermediate experience with AutoCAD Mechanical and Electrical.
Basic computer skills, including use of an iPad, smartphone, email, Word, and Excel.
Experience serving customers and working as part of a team.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Ability to travel to customer installation sites when applicable and necessary.

Nice To Haves

BSEE or BSEET degree; the degree is preferred but not required in lieu of experience.
Packaging or food and beverage experience.
Experience working on Angelus seamers, Bevcorp blenders or fillers, or CSI capping equipment.
Manufacturing experience in the food and beverage industry.

Responsibilities

Set up and adjust machines in the field and at Bevcorp facilities to equipment specifications.
Troubleshoot and repair machinery, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems.
Prepare detailed schematics and engineering drawings for electrical devices and systems.
Conduct electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic design; program peripheral devices and machine PLCs; and coordinate machine debugging, power-up, and validation with build and electrical teams.
Travel to customer installation sites for installation and runoffs when applicable and necessary.
Support development of catalogs and manuals by working with the Technical Writer.
Interact professionally with company personnel, customers, and vendors.
Generate bills of materials from specifications and drawings.
Work with cross-functional teams to develop customer solutions.
Integrate Bevcorp equipment with existing machinery in the field.
Provide troubleshooting support for existing field machinery.
Check and set up chucks and rolls.
Perform machine audits, repairs, and scheduled preventive maintenance.
Install, commission, and set up Bevcorp products at customer facilities.
Diagnose problems, dismantle machines, replace defective parts, and reassemble machines.
Identify and articulate root-cause problem statements while troubleshooting.
Perform duties according to JBT safety policies and procedures and maintain a safety-focused work mentality.
Change over and set up change parts, including running clearance and timing.
Complete service reports on time.
Provide training to customers and coworkers and participate in cross-training as applicable.
When not traveling, contribute to onsite duties at a Bevcorp facility as assigned by management, including equipment testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance for internal operations.
Complete required safety initiatives, including BBSO's and Near Misses.
Follow high-quality assembly practices.