About The Position
GEA Group is seeking a Field Service Technician specializing in horizontal packaging equipment who resides in the Western region of the United States. GEA Food Solutions North America provides preparation, processing, and packaging solutions for food and non-food industries, ranging from individual machines to turnkey production lines. The technician conducts setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on equipment; provides technical support and training to customers; and complies with OSHA safety and health rules. The role requires extensive travel, including weekend and short-notice travel, with some trips lasting up to two weeks.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of hands-on technical experience with electromechanical systems used in state-of-the-art industrial machinery.
- Required experience with vacuum systems and packaging equipment, high-speed vacuum and gassing applications, and thermoforming plastics with FFS applications.
- Experience installing and commissioning complete production lines and packaging systems equipment.
- Strong electrical aptitude, including motors, AC and servo drives, electrical circuitry, PLCs, and PC-based control systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, including power transmission systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems.
- Proficient in English, with strong listening and communication skills and an ability to work with people.
- Strong customer-service orientation and a “do whatever it takes” attitude.
- Ability to multitask and work under extreme pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently.
- Computer literacy, including knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
- Ability to travel extensively, up to 90%, including weekends and on short notice; some trips may last up to two weeks.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa or work sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Set up, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on machines.
- Provide emergency and unscheduled equipment repairs and perform scheduled maintenance repairs.
- Provide technical support to customers, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic machine systems.
- Train customers’ operators and maintenance personnel.
- Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules.
- Travel extensively, including weekends and on short notice; some travel may last up to two weeks.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day.
- 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday.
- 136 hours of paid time off.
- 7% 401(k) employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Wellness incentive program.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts.
- May be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
