Field Service Technician

As a Field Service Engineer at JBT Marel your most important responsibility is to provide customer support for installed systems and new installations. You will develop the skills to test, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and debug electro-mechanical equipment and computer systems. This job is an attractive position for candidates who like the challenge of facing technical issues in front of demanding customers in the meat processing/packaging plants across the U.S.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

• This is a full-time, travel position (85%)*

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and Canada on a full-time basis.

Ideal candidate will live in Canada within the Greater Toronto or Montreal area.

You will be ensuring that the JBT Marel experience for customers matches the Marel promise of superior performance, service, and quality with outstanding communication skills as you work closely with customer management, supervisors, etc.

You will work with electrical/pneumatic/embedded controllers/servo systems (dependent on experience).

You will complete on-site evaluations, install machine enhancements, and appropriately test and calibrate parts to meet tolerances and product specifications.

You will troubleshoot and perform break fix services to high technology food processing equipment.

Two years of technical trade or equivalent experience. Course work or prior work experience with troubleshooting, installing, and/or repairing electrical/pneumatic/embedded controllers/industrial machines.

Possess or develop understanding of meat processing plants (meat, poultry, and/or fish) and knowledge of how interdependent equipment works within the applications is a plus.

Must have mechanical aptitude with ability to use tools to maintain equipment and knowledge of electrical components and understanding of electrical current flow with the ability to identify and troubleshoot the same.

Prefer someone with controls or mechatronic experience.

Ability to qualify for a US Passport.

This position requires some standing, sitting, and walking. This position requires lifting up to 60 lbs, occasionally 25 lbs repetitively. It requires manual dexterity, and normal range of hearing and vision. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and twisting for 8 hours or more a day and lifting up to 60 pounds individually overhead, working on ladders and platforms, as well as repetitive hand, shoulder, and wrist motion.

Depending on assigned work, the environment in a plant is cold, hot, humid, and wet. Customer demands dictate work during early mornings, late nights, and weekends.

We offer you the opportunity to develop yourself. This starts on your first day. You will receive an extensive, well-prepared onboarding period, followed by a function-specific development track of one year. You will be guided by our organization, and an experienced coworker that will teach you the specialist knowledge of our advanced equipment. On an annual basis, you will create a personal development plan so your professional and personal development are always top of mind.

Our informal culture offers you the opportunity to take your own responsibilities and show initiatives.

The estimated pay range for this role is $25.00 - $35.00 CAD an hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.

In partnership with our customers, we are transforming the way food is processed. Our vision is of a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. JBT Marel’s core values are:
Unity, Innovation and Excellence.