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About the Role
GEA Food Solutions North America Inc. is a worldwide leader in providing preparation, processing, and packaging total solutions. We are searching for a skilled Field Service Technician specializing in Horizontal Packaging Equipment to reside within the Western region of the US.
Responsibilities
- Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance service
- 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
- 5 years hands-on technical experience on electro-mechanical systems as applied to state-of-the-art industrial machinery
- Experience with Vacuum systems and packaging equipment, high speed vacuum and gassing applications and thermoforming plastics with FFS applications REQUIRED.
- Experience with installation and commissioning of complete production lines and packaging systems equipment.
- 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 “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 weekends and on short notice. Some travel may be for extended periods (up to 2 weeks).
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
Skills
- Horizontal Packaging Equipment
- Vacuum systems
- Packaging equipment
- High speed vacuum
- Gassing applications
- Thermoforming plastics with FFS applications
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Pneumatic troubleshooting
- Hydraulic troubleshooting
- PLC control systems
- PC based control systems
- AC drives
- Servo drives
- Power transmission systems
- MS Word
- MS Excel
Location
- Western region of the US
Work Type
- Field Service
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 years hands-on technical experience
Salary/Compensations
- $37.00 - $46.00 per hour
Benefits
- Medical coverage begins on your first day
- Dental coverage begins on your first day
- Vision coverage begins on your first day
- 12 paid holidays
- 1 floating holiday
- 136 hours of PTO
- 7% 401(k) employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness incentive program
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
About the Company
- GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more.
- With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader.
- At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.