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Assembler, Poultry-1

JBT Marel
Russellville, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
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.

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Benefits

JBTMarel Corporation offers the growth potential of a company with a developing technology that is unique in its field, plus frequent company-sponsored events and a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • 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)

Purpose

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.

Essential Duties And Percent Of Time Spent

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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.

Knowledge And Skills

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Must be able to work within a team environment and interact well with co-workers.

Supervisory Responsibility/Financial Responsibility: None.

Scope Of Responsibility/Accountability

Interacts 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 Demands: Reasonable 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 periods.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking and climbing. Will be required to lift 50 lbs., push mobile carts and work from a ladder or platform.

This job description is a summary of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

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.

  • 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!

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!

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 844-286-4524.

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