CNC Operator I

  • JBT Corporation
  • Russellville, Arkansas
  • Full Time
Overview ...

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 Opportunity ...

You will be a part of the JBT Marel poultry division , located in Russellville, AR, manufacturing our C.A.T. brand of chillers, injectors, pumps, and plant monitoring and weighing systems for primary processing.

As a CNC Press Brake Operator you will be measuring and inspecting equipment to ensure components meet tolerance specifications and quality standards while embracing the Lean Enterprise strategy and adhering to all safety policies.

Essential Duties and Percent of Time Spent:

  • (50%) Reads work orders, bills of materials, blueprints, and other written or verbal work instructions. Perform required machine set-ups and operate CNC Press Brake. Monitor, process, and make adjustments to maintain quality parts and troubleshoot issues. Use precision measuring devices to take measurements to ensure quality parts and reduce rework.
  • (25%) Must be able to effectively communicate within a team environment. Ability to take oral and written instructions and complete tasks within the defined labor standards. Ability to be cross trained in job functions based on capacity requirements.
  • (20%) Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages. Prioritize necessary actions to complete jobs before deadlines. Utilize computer applications to monitor time and job assignments that need to be completed. File records of approved and defective units or final products.
  • (5%) Performs all duties in a safe manner and keeps all employees aware of potential dangers in work area. Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment if required. Practices good housekeeping in work area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Must have High School Diploma or GED
  • 1-year related work experience with CNC, print reading and measuring devices.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet safety, production , and quality requirements in assigned area .
  • Computer skills in Microsoft applications , tracking software (Syteline, Shop- trak , etc.)
  • Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work within a team environment . Safety and detail oriented . Shop math including decimals and fractions.

Experience :

  • CNC Press Brake experience and using similar tools and measuring equipment preferred .
  • Metal forming, cutting and grinding

Work Environment and Physical Demands :

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Position is consid ered safety sensitive, employee may be subject to random testing.

W ork Environment:

  • Spends majority of time in a manufacturing environment.
  • Exposure to possible shop hazards including noise, heavy lifting, machinery, cranes, industrial and construction equipment.
  • Could be exposed to diverse hot and cold climate conditions for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
  • Ability to use full functionality of hands.
  • Regularly required to lift and move 50 pounds and above .
  • Ability to push mobile carts and work from a ladder or platform .
  • Ability to see and hear effectively.

Why work at JBT ...

  • 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.

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, please contact JBT Marel at ....

Job ID: 482850855
Originally Posted on: 6/26/2025

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