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Field Service Technician

JBT Marel · Stratford, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you gave a customer a solution that went beyond what they asked for.

What they are checking: Whether they look for value-added fixes that solve the real problem, as the posting asks.

How do you keep your manager, customer care and sales informed about what you find on site?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate across the team so the customer relationship stays strong after the visit.

Why does paperwork and quality checking matter on a field job?

What they are checking: Whether they see documentation as protecting the customer, the company and themselves.

How do you handle a lot of travel and changing schedules?

What they are checking: Whether they are realistically ready for the unpredictability of field service work.

What would you do

You arrive at a customer site and the equipment is not running right. How do you start?

What they are checking: Whether they listen to the customer, gather facts and inspect before jumping to a fix.

A customer is upset about how long a repair is taking. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the customer informed and calm while not rushing work in unsafe ways.

Food plants have sanitation rules for work in production areas. How would you work within them?

What they are checking: Whether they respect food safety rules, since a repair cannot create a contamination risk.

About the work

The posting says you would do a hazard safety assessment before each job. Walk me through what you check.

What they are checking: Whether they have a real habit of assessing energy sources, access, hot work and people before starting.

How do you do TIG or MIG welding repairs in the field when conditions are not like the shop?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt setup, positions and safety to awkward spots in a working plant.

How do you read blueprints to fabricate a replacement part on site?

What they are checking: Whether they can select materials and work to tolerance without a full shop behind them.

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The full job description

As published by JBT Marel.

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, we 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 . Opportunity At JBT Marel , Duties/Responsibilities: • Provide on-site technical support to customers ensuring all equipment sold is functioning properly and is in good repair. • Perform Hazard Safety Assessments prior to each job. • Listen and respond to customer needs/requests; then provide “value added” effective solution and/or support. • Welds TIG and MIG techniques to quality standards. • Completes all necessary paperwork and quality checks for team associates • Work closely with Manager, Customer Care Representatives and Sales personnel to ensure we maintain good communications/relationships with the customer. • Sets up welding equipment for various welding types. • Reads and understands blueprints for the selection of materials, measurements and weld types; and performs work to specified tolerances. • Handles raw materials and prepare material for fabrication. • Uses hand tools for the manufacturing of customer orders. • When required, grinds and polishes steel according to customer requirements as well as quality standards. • Ability to locate finish specifications on blueprints and perform finishing work to specified tolerances. • Complete understanding of all material and weld finishes, as well as the process to achieve them. • Trouble-shoot malfunctioning equipment and provide an effective solution. • Completes all time and expense reporting weekly. • Complies with all A&B and Customer safety/housekeeping/compliance policies and guidelines. • Order/deliver parts to customer as needed. • Manage equipment repairs/overhaul so that performance will be to JBT Marel and Customer standards and time schedules. • Instruct and train customer operators and mechanics on safe operation and maintenance of equipment. • Perform final inspections on rebuilt/repaired equipment. • Travels to customer sites as need (must have valid driver’s license). • Generate timely/accurate call reports and report problem areas or needed improvements on all equipment. • Perform courtesy visits to customers to review installed equipment, discuss equipment performance with the customer, any changes/optimizations that they would like, and to identify opportunities for service work and new equipment sales and/or installation work when needed. • When not performing Service Technician duties, will perform other field service work or work within plants as assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager 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 encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth! Benefits: JBT Corporation 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: 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, pleasecontact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

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