Assembler, Poultry
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Production Associate / Production Line
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. Start your career with us. Being a global company allows us to present you with a number of career opportunities. JBTMarel is one of the largest solutions providers to the global food processing industry. The largest food processors within the fruit, vegetable, meat, poultry, seafood, and bakery industries are among our customers.
The ASME Welder position is located on-site in Russellville, AR. The facility manufactures food processing equipment for the poultry industry.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match - up to 6.5%
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation pay
- Sick pay
- Tuition Reimbursement (
* eligible after 2 years)
Performs mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, hydraulic and pneumatic piping on complete line of food processing equipment. Works from mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, work instructions, and shop routings to perform tasks. Ability to operate power tools, fabrication equipment, overhead cranes and forklifts. Responsible for performing operational testing and ensures that equipment meets test specifications. Experience or aptitude in operating and testing Industrial Controls, Variable Frequency Drives, servo-motor controls, cameras and/or laser scanners a plus.
This position is located on-site in Russellville, AR in the Fabrication department assembling Chillers for the poultry division.
- Must have mechanical aptitude to perform mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, hydraulic and pneumatic piping functions. 40%
- Must have knowledge of assembly processes and fabrication techniques. Ability to sequence the final assembly of complete machines through the testing process. 20%
- Must have knowledge to interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. 15%
- 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. 10%
- Must adhere to all internal operating procedures and safety policies. Must maintain acceptable housekeeping practices in designated work area. 10%
- May be cross-trained in other job functions based on capacity requirements. 5%
- Occasional Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.
JBT Marel operating procedures, safety procedures, ISO quality procedures, rigging training, MRP system training and will be required to advance skill set in other functional areas. Must have ability to understand and interpret mechanical blueprints, work instructions, written procedures, oral and written instructions. Ability to work independently to meet production schedules. Ability to utilize shop math fundamentals and problem-solving techniques to resolve fabrication issues.
Must meet quality standards, production schedules and labor standards. Variance on labor standards impact cost and on-time delivery performance and result in installation and customer production downtime.
High School Diploma or GED preferred. Must be able to work within a team environment and interact well with co-workers.
Supervisory Responsibility/Financial ResponsibilityNone.
Scope of Responsibility/AccountabilityInteracts directly with Process Team Leaders, Production Supervisor, and Production Planners to meet production-scheduling requirements. Interacts with Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineers to implement cost reduction initiatives, and testing processes. Interacts with HSE coordinator to meet safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Work Environment and Physical DemandsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment:
Time is spent in a manufacturing shop environment. Exposure to possible shop hazards including noise, heavy lifting, machinery, forklift and crane traffic. Could be exposed to diverse hot and cold climate conditions for extended…
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