Field Service Engineer - Packaging

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 .





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 , , , , , world view, , genetics, , , marital status, sexual , 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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