Demo

Field Service Technician

JBT Marel
Orange, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
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 withing the Greater Toronto or Montreal area.

What You'll Be Doing

You will be ensuring that the JBT Marel experience for customers match 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.

What We Are Looking For

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

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis

Typical Physical Demands: This position requires some standing, sitting, and walking. This position requires lifting up to 60lbs, occasionally, 25lbs 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.

Working Environment: 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

We offer you the opportunity to develop yourself. This starts on you 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.

JBT Marel Vision And Values

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.

Interested?

If you're looking to join an international company with a great culture, flexible working arrangements, career growth and development opportunities then click apply now and include a resume!

Please send us your application through our website. As we are constantly looking for FSEs at JBT Marel, please send us your application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. For further information about the position, please contact our recruiter: Eric Barre via email: Eric.Barre@marel.com

Must be authorized to work in the US or Canada without sponsorship now our in the future to be considered for this position.

Marel does not accept unsolicited applications from third party recruiting agencies.

JBT Marel does not use artificial intelligence to screen or assess talent - we will update this in the future once HiredScore is in place.

Salary : $25 - $35

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Field Service Technician?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Field Service Technician career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$54,058 - $69,452
Income Estimation: 
$65,102 - $82,712
Income Estimation: 
$61,824 - $83,251
Income Estimation: 
$102,517 - $196,564
Income Estimation: 
$81,544 - $101,492
Income Estimation: 
$54,058 - $69,452
Income Estimation: 
$65,102 - $82,712
Income Estimation: 
$61,824 - $83,251
Income Estimation: 
$102,517 - $196,564
Income Estimation: 
$81,544 - $101,492
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at JBT Marel

  • JBT Marel Lenexa, KS
  • 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 fut... more
  • Just Posted

  • JBT Marel Gainesville, GA
  • As a Field Service Engineer at JBT Marel your most important responsibility is to provide customer support for installed systems and new installations. You... more
  • Just Posted

  • JBT Marel Apex, NC
  • 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 fut... more
  • Just Posted

  • JBT Marel Eastlake, OH
  • 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 fut... more
  • Just Posted


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Field Service Technician jobs in the Orange, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Canon U.S.A., Inc. Irvine, CA
  • About the Role If finding an effective fix and supporting customers with the highest level of service standards sounds appealing to you, Canon USA, a leade... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Quest International Irvine, CA
  • Field Service Technician I – Electro-Mechanical Equipment Location: Detroit, MI / Field-Based Department: Field Services - Indirect Employment Type: Full-T... more
  • 7 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!