Field Service Technician - Slicing / Packaging Equipment

GEA Group
Any Location, IL
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

GEA Group is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. The Field Service Technician will provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment.

What You Will Do

Provides technical support to customers, performs mechanic skills, provides training of customers' operators and maintenance personnel, and complies with OSHA Safety and Health rules.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years hands-on technical experience on electro-mechanical systems, strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, excellent communications skills, and ability to multi-task and work under extreme pressure.

Requirements

  • 5+ years hands-on technical experience on electro-mechanical systems
  • 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
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work under extreme pressure
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent computer literacy including knowledge of MS Word and Excel
  • Ability to travel extensively (up to 90%) including weekends and on short notice

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday
  • 136 hours of PTO
  • 7% 401(k) employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness incentive program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts
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