Field Service Technician, Poultry

Requirements:

• A working background with knowledge of PLC, control circuit wiring, electro-pneumatic systems, PID controller, and computer-based programs.
• Troubleshooting skills and knowledge of mechanical motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics are a must.
• Must be a High School graduate with a minimum of two years in the required field as mentioned.
• Two years of tech school or equivalent is preferred.
• This is a remote position with 80-85% travel required.
• The estimated hourly pay range for this role is $32.00-$36.00 per hour. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• High school graduate. Two years of tech school or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience:
• A strong background working with and troubleshooting computer-based industrial control equipment in the food industry. Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics. A solid mechanical knowledge of servo axis control, conveying, hydraulics, and pneumatics. A minimum of two years in the required field as mentioned.
• Scope of Responsibility/Accountability:
• Internal contacts with Engineering, Product Managers, Project Managers, Manufacturing Dept., Parts Dept., Sales Dept. Sales Support Dept., and other Service Techs., and Service Managers. These are all necessary to provide information to complete routine assignments. External contacts will be the end users of the product. External contacts include Plant Managers, Maintenance Mgrs., Production Mgrs., Sanitation Mgrs., and staff. Contact is necessary for scheduling the installation and servicing of equipment, as well as training those individuals for the operation, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment supplied by JBT Marel Corp.
• Supervisory Responsibility:
• Occasional indirect reports, such as Road Crew or Contractors on site. This could vary from one to six people for the installation and rebuilding of equipment.
• Work Environment and Physical Demands:
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Work Environment:
• The majority of work will be in a factory-type environment. Some work is in the pre-construction environment. Working conditions are typically those found in processing plants where portioning, cooking, and freezing equipment are in use. Travel can be 80% to 85% of work time and is not limited to the North American Region.
• Physical Demands:
• Physical demands that are typically found in factory work. Heavy lifting is not routinely required. Working around new construction and factory sites, including multiple stories, is routine.
• We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
• We foster a genuine, inclusive team culture, enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
• We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!
• Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.
• Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.
• Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process
• JBT Marel uses technology‐assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications.
• These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job‐related criteria.
• All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive hiring practices globally.
• Equal Opportunity Employment: (only for US posted roles)
• JBT Marel 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 Marel, 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 Marel 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 JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.