Field Service Engineer - Packaging - GEA : Job Details

Responsibilities / Tasks

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.​ Considering candidates who will be based in IL but will report to the Frisco office.

• 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

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years hands-on technical experience on electro-mechanical systems as applied to state-of-the-art industrial machinery.
• Vertical Bagging experience highly preferred.
• 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.
• Able to multi-task and work under extreme pressure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 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 3 weeks).

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:

• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Medical Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with excellent employer match
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program

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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.

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