JBT Marel

Field Service Technician - Poultry Primary Processing

JBT Marel  •  Gainesville, GA (Remote)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

At JBT Marel, 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.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

The Field Service Tech is the front-line field service representative and is responsible for fulfilling the customer's expectations during field service activities. The FST is experienced in JBT Marel equipment (or equivalent) and works independently, solving technical and/or technological issues for a standard product process. The FST may mentor junior FSTs and provide basic training.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

On a given day, you may:

  • Ensures excellent performance of troubleshooting, repair, installation, maintenance, customer training and/or general support for JBT Marel machinery at customer facilities. This includes activities like preparation of installation and maintenance activities, aftercare of new installations and keeping in close contact with the customer and report the progress.
  • Maintains own skills and is technically proficient in the skills necessary to install, trouble-shoot, repair and train customers on JBT Marel equipment / solutions and carry out routine maintenance jobs
  • Ensures quality and disciplined preparation and reporting of the visits to update customer support coordinators and field service administrators to ensure best possible customer outcome
  • Sets priorities in accordance with the needs of the company and the customer
  • Ensures the customer will experience a confident, emphatic and competent service from the organization
  • Ensures that in situations where the service delivery to the customer is compromised the Field Service Engineer will escalate the matter according the company's processes to ensure the right support to the customer
  • Follows company processes consistently:
  • Secure a meeting with the customer upon arrival onsite and receive briefing from the customer
  • Prepare and execute the work as agreed with the customer
  • Manage the customer experience
  • Identify sales and service opportunities
  • Identify/update/validate information of the Installed Base
  • Process hours and expenses
  • Technical reporting
  • Keep stakeholders informed and updated
  • Inform the Customer Support about arrival time if outside of expected window
  • Confirm reception of a work order to the resource planner
  • Update Customer Support and customer on progress of the work
  • Debrief customer on work done and performance of the machine
  • Report on quality issues and non-conformity (NCR)
  • Other duties assigned as required by the business

Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to execute agreed tasks & deadlines against performance criteria (KPI)
  • Result orientation, ability to follow through and respect deadlines
  • Customer face-to-face interaction skills and commercial service skills
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Technical competence in an engineering discipline
  • Computer literate
  • Good grammar and communication skills

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical and/or Software engineering or similar knowledge level
  • Technical college degree preferred
  • Recognized product training on food processing equipment preferred.
  • Strong communicator with analytical skill and the ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent English skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience with and comfort working in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization is an advantage

The estimated hourly 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.

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.

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About JBT Marel

JBT Marel is a leading global provider of integrated technology, equipment, software, and services to the food and beverage industry. Driven by a singular purpose—to transform the future of food—we empower businesses to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

Whether you operate in animal protein, plant-based products, fresh produce, ready meals, beverages, or beyond, we’re here to work with you. We combine transformative technology, applied knowledge, and holistic thinking to solve your most pressing challenges and support your most ambitious goals.

JBT Marel unites JBT and Marel, two pioneering companies with complementary strengths. With our combined portfolios, we’re exceptionally well-equipped to provide you with precisely the solutions you need. And with a global team of talented professionals and a presence in over 30 countries, we offer a world of expertise and service excellence.

Guided by sustainability and working in close partnership, we’re here to help you make a meaningful difference. Together, let’s transform the future of food.

*The JBT Marel trademark is current undergoing registration and in some jurisdictions may already be registered. We reserve all rights in connection with enforcement and protection of our trademark.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Year Founded
Unknown
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