Freezer Field Service Technician

JBT Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Corporation is seeking a skilled technician to support equipment installation and service in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, experience with mechanical and hydraulic systems, and a commitment to safety. This role involves significant travel and offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions for our clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in the required field.
• Working background in PLC, control circuit wiring, and computer-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and inspect equipment installation and supervise start-up.
• Field service calls to diagnose trouble and make repairs.
• Work closely with engineering on new equipment development.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Knowledge

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Education

High School Graduate

Two Years Tech Schools

Job description

Overview ...

At JBT Marel Corporation, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

The Opportunity ...

• Direct and Inspect equipment installation, supervise equipment start up
• Accomplish service calls for installation technical assistance, equipment surveys, safety inspections, and to satisfy scheduled Service Agreements.
• Field service calls to diagnose trouble and make repairs such as adjustments, parts replacements, timing and synchronization of mechanisms as may be electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic. Submit reports.
• Work with Sales, Engineering, or Manufacturing regarding field requests. Advise of service problems that indicate design or manufacturing deficiencies and the like.
• Work closely with engineering in the development of new equipment and modifications to existing equipment.
• Product testing of equipment under actual operating conditions and application to the customer's product.

Occasional Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Why work at JBT ...

Knowledge and Skills: High school graduate. Two years tech schools or equivalent is preferred. A working background in PLC, control circuit wiring, Electro-pneumatic systems, PID controller and computer-based programs. Troubleshooting skills and a solid mechanical knowledge, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Experience: A minimum of two years in the required field as mentioned.

Scope of Responsibility/Accountability:

Explain the degree of supervision/guidance, procedures/ processes used, judgement, creativity, planning & resourcefulness needed to do the job.

During initial training or training on products assigned, supervision will be made by direct or indirect involvement of other trained personnel. Guidance for Start-up and troubleshooting techniques will be provided by other trained personnel. As competency levels increase, the Service Manager will decrease the supervision and guidance of others. Ultimately this position requires minimal direct supervision. Judgement, planning and resourcefulness are required to high degree after training.

This position is considered safety sensitive, due to the fact that it will require work and interaction with employees in a manufacturing/production environment.

Supervisory Responsibility: May have occasional indirect reports such as Road Crew or Contractors on site. This could vary from one to six people for installation and re-building of equipment.

Financial Responsibility: N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment: Majority of work will be confined to factory type environment. Some work as found at pre-construction environment. Working conditions are as those found in process plants were cooking and freezing equipment is in use. Travel can be 90% to 100% of work time and not restricted to the North America Region.

Physical Demands: Physical demands as would be found in factory work. Heavy lifting is not routinely required. Maneuvering around new construction sites and factory sites consisting of multiple stories is routine.

This job description is a summary of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

John Bean Technologies Corporation ("JBT") provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact Soren Gillmor, HR Coordinator at [phone] or [e-mail].

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