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.
Responsibilities / Tasks
Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays , including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses
GEA Food Solutions North America Inc. is a worldwide leader in providing preparation, processing, and packaging total solutions for both the food and non-food industry sectors. Our global organization offers the most extensive range of advanced solutions on the market today, from single machines to complete turnkey production lines including software-based productivity and line management solutions.
We are currently searching for a skilled Field Service Technician who specializes in Horizontal Packaging Equipment and resides within the Western region of the US.
Responsibilities:
Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance service
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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
Your Profile / Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications:
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).
The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $37.00 - $46.00 per hour. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.
The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the…