Field Service Technician

GEA Group•Woodcliff Lake, NJ

14d•$30 - $40

About The Position

Founded in Germany in 1881, GEA Group is a global leader in engineering solutions serving the food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and related industries. With more than 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA blends a proud heritage with forward-thinking innovation. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment — we’re building lasting careers. Our strong culture, growth opportunities, and employee support are reflected in an average tenure of 5–11+ years. Why Join GEA? Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day Recharge and refresh – 12 paid holidays (including a floating holiday) plus 136 hours of PTO Invest in your future – 7% 401(k) employer match Keep learning – Tuition reimbursement to grow your education and skills Live well – Wellness Incentive Program Get support when you need it – Confidential Employee Assistance Program Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts We attribute our year-over-year growth to our thriving base of highly motivated, results driven employees. If you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, great customer service and the willingness to learn, then we want to talk to you! At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact. GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years working with mechanical equipment
Extensive Travel, up to 75%
Ability to work up to 12 hours at times
Availability for occasional weekend work
Understanding of Hand Tools and mechanical techniques
Computer Literate
Some technical writing skills
Ability to read Schematics, Diagrams and Technical manuals
Must be able to function well, in an unsupervised position
Must have a valid driver license
Must be able to discuss technically complex issues with non-technical people
Good organizational skills, particularly on site, are critical.
A minimum of a High School education is required.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Travel to customer sites to perform preventive maintenance and emergency service
Performs new machine installation, commissioning and customer training
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and communicate effectively with customers
Ensures customer satisfaction through high quality service levels, prompt execution and customer follow up
Acts in a professional, courteous and business-like manner to enhance the company in the market place