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GEA
Field Service Technician - Extruded Food Technologies
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
$46,216 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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 Bakery is a leading supplier of demanding industrial processing equipment and solutions for the cakes, pies, cookies and biscuits, crackers and snacks industry.
Responsibilities:
First point of contact with Customer on Service 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 5 years hands-on technical experience on electro-mechanical systems as applied to industrial machinery; Strong electrical aptitude, including motors, AC & servo drives, electrical circuitry, PLC and PC based control systems (e.g. Allen Bradley/Rockwell essential); 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 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 (up to 70%).
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