Field Service Technician - Midwest Region

Field Service Technician - Midwest Region

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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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conduct safety inspections, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

• High school graduate; two years of technical school or equivalent preferred.
• Working background in PLC, control circuit wiring, electro‑pneumatic systems, PID controller, and computer‑based programs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and solid mechanical knowledge, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Minimum two years of experience in the required field.
• Ability to explain the degree of supervision/guidance, procedures/processes used, judgement, creativity, planning & resourcefulness needed to do the job.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision after training.

• Majority of work confined to factory type environment. Some work as found at pre‑construction environment.
• Travel can be 90% to 100% of work time and not restricted to the North America Region.
• Physical demands may include routine maneuvering around new construction sites and factory sites consisting of multiple stories. Heavy lifting is not routinely required.

The estimated hourly range for this role is $30 – $35 per hour. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications and prior experience.

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 Eric Barre at

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Machinery Manufacturing