Jobs › Companies › GEA › Field Service Technician - Must live in OH,WI,MI,IN,KY,MO,WV,IL

About this Field Service Technician - Must live in OH,WI,MI,IN,KY,MO,WV,IL role at GEA

GEA · Onsite · Janesville

Responsibilities / Tasks

Founded in Germany in 1881, GEA Group is a global leader in engineering solutions serving the food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and related industries. With more than 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA blends a proud heritage with forward-thinking innovation.

 

At GEA, we’re not just building equipment — we’re building lasting careers. Our strong culture, growth opportunities, and employee support are reflected in an average tenure of 5–11+ years.

 

Why Join GEA?

Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
Recharge and refresh – 12 paid holidays (including a floating holiday) plus 136 hours of PTO
Invest in your future – 7% 401(k) employer match
Keep learning – Tuition reimbursement to grow your education and skills
Live well – Wellness Incentive Program
Get support when you need it – Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts

 

We attribute our year-over-year growth to our thriving base of highly motivated, results driven employees. If you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, great customer service and the willingness to learn, then we want to talk to you.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Travel to customer sites to perform preventive maintenance and emergency service

Performs new machine installation, commissioning and customer training

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and communicate effectively with customers

Ensures customer satisfaction through high quality service levels, prompt execution and customer follow up

Acts in a professional, courteous and business-like manner to enhance the company in the market place.

 

Install, commission, troubleshoot, service, and repair GEA and third-party equipment

Perform preventive maintenance, upgrades, and audits onsite

Ensure work is done per GEA SOPs, safety standards, and deadlines

Support service sales with leads and customer relationship management

Provide technical direction and customer training when needed

Maintain accurate documentation and service reports

Your Profile / Qualifications


  • A minimum of 5 years working with mechanical equipment
  • Should have done extensive Travel, up to 75%
  • Ability to work up to 12 hours at times
  • Availability for occasional weekend work
  • Understanding of Hand Tools and mechanical techniques
  • Computer Literate
  • Some technical writing skills
  • Ability to read Schematics
  • Diagrams and Technical manuals
  • Must be able to function well, in an unsupervised position
  • Must have a valid driver license
  • Must be able to discuss technically complex issues with non-technical persons
  • Good organizational skills, particularly on site, are critical

 

Strong background in Mechanical, Electrical (AC/DC), or Millwright trades

  • Ability to read and interpret gauges, schematics, and control systems
  • Skilled in troubleshooting digital, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
  • Proficient in using measurement tools and testing equipment
  • Solid communication and teamwork skills—serving as the face of GEA onsite
  • Organized and professional with strong customer service ethics
  • Comfortable in a high-travel, hands-on field service environment

 

At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

 

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is $35 - $40/hour. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.


The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  You may be eligible for additional rewards.

 

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

 

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

 

Did we spark your interest?
Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

Ready to apply to GEA?
Apply to GEA

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.

See all jobs at GEA →

Similar jobs

Sign up for suggestions tailored to the jobs you open and the searches you save.

More jobs at GEA

See all jobs at GEA →

Apply now
🤖

Whoa — hold up

JobsRadar was built for real people having a rough time in their job search — not for automated requests. You're clicking way too fast and you're now temporarily blocked.

Come back later. If you're genuinely job hunting, we've got your back — just act like a human.

Catch your next role the second it’s posted.

Create a free account and we’ll watch the boards for you — the instant a job matches your search, it lands in your inbox or Telegram. No digging, no refreshing.

Create free account

Free forever · takes 30 seconds · already have one?

Get an edge on your job hunt.

Join our Telegram channel for the stuff that helps you land the role — salary benchmarks, the weekly market pulse, and new-feature drops. No spam, just signal.

Join the channel — it's free