Travel-Heavy Field Service Tech – Food Processing

JBT MAREL CORPORATION; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Family leave

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain complex food processing equipment across multiple product lines in North America. Travel will be extensive, up to 80-90%, requiring strong mechanical/electrical skills and excellent customer-facing performance.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with engineering, sales, and service teams to ensure high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of field service, maintenance, or installation experience (food processing or industrial automation preferred).
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, servos, and automated control systems is a plus.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and passport (or ability to obtain) for travel.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work in hot/cold/wet environments, and climb or maneuver on elevated platforms or in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and test complex food processing equipment across multiple technologies and product lines.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues using schematics, diagnostic tools, and PLC/HMI interfaces.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and equipment audits to minimize downtime and maximize performance.
• Lead or assist with equipment upgrades, retrofits, rebuilds, and performance optimization.
• Complete detailed service reports, documentation, and expense submissions accurately and promptly.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with site and company safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

Associates degree in a technical field

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Servos

Automation control systems

Job description

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain complex food processing equipment across multiple product lines in North America. Travel will be extensive, up to 80-90%, requiring strong mechanical/electrical skills and excellent customer-facing performance.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with engineering, sales, and service teams to ensure high customer satisfaction.