| JBM Packaging is a family-owned and purpose-driven business focused on developing a culture of innovation, quality, and community. In 2022 and 2024, JBM was recognized as a Top Workplace for creating better workplaces by prioritizing a people-centric culture. - Do you have a passion for working for a Purpose driven organization with a strong culture anchored in Core Values?
- Do you believe individuals deserve a fair chance or a second chance for meaningful
employment regardless of their background or experience? - Do you have a passion for creative problem-solving within the mechanical world?
- Do you excel at diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues on industrial machinery?
- Do you embody honesty and integrity? Do you base your decisions off “what is the right thing to do?”
- Do you enjoy collaborating and accomplishing goals with team members?
- Do you feel fueled by operating in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment?
If you’re shouting ‘yes’ and smiling right now, you might be the right R&D/Special Projects Technician for JBM Packaging. POSITION PURPOSE We are seeking a hands-on, innovative, and solutions-oriented R&D / Special Projects Technician to join our team. This individual will be responsible for the installation of new machines, upgrading and modifying existing equipment, machine design and fabrication, and implementing continuous improvement projects across our production facility. This is a dynamic, project-driven role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical, electrical, and fabrication skills who enjoys solving problems and bringing new ideas to life. THIS JOB IS A FIT FOR YOU IF… · You genuinely live and breathe our Core Values: Collaboration, Grit, Growth Mindset, Innovation, Passion for a Better World, and Ownership. · You're naturally curious—someone who loves taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together, better than before. · You love working with your hands just as much as you do using your mechanical mind. · You get excited about building, modifying, and improving machines to make them run better or do something new. · You take pride in seeing a project through from concept to fully functional reality. · You enjoy figuring things out, especially when there's no manual or precedent to follow. · You're comfortable working in both R&D and production environments — and can switch between the two seamlessly. · You're not afraid to weld, wire, machine, or fabricate to bring an idea to life. · You like the idea of your work having a direct impact on operations, productivity, and innovation. · You’re self-driven, organized, and take initiative without needing constant direction. · You enjoy solving problems creatively and collaborating with others to get things done right. SHIFT: Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM, overtime as needed PAY: Up to $40/hour THE CHALLENGE This isn’t a sit-at-your-desk-all-day kind of job. You’ll be expected to jump between design work, hands-on fabrication, troubleshooting, and machine installation-sometimes all in the same day. You may be working on machines that are decades old one moment and designing something that’s never been built before the next. Projects often come with tight timelines, limited documentation, and the need to think creatively under pressure. You’ll need to troubleshoot complex mechanical and control issues, source or fabricate custom parts, and find solutions where none seem obvious. Your ability to bridge the gap between engineering concepts and practical execution will be constantly tested, but that’s what makes the role rewarding. If you enjoy figuring things out, working autonomously, and building machines that make a real impact, this challenge will feel more like an opportunity. A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE THESE ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Reviewing project plans and prioritizing tasks for machine installations, upgrades, or design modifications.
- Determine product manufacturability, feasibility, and design or modify industrial equipment to meet product cost and quality requirements.
- Designing mechanical components or assemblies.
- Collaborating with production staff or management to discuss machine performance or new equipment needs.
- Fabricating parts using machining, welding, cutting, or assembly tools in the shop.
- Installing or commissioning a new piece of machinery, including alignment, setup, and basic controls integration.
- Troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, or electrical issues on production equipment and implementing corrective actions.
- Making hands-on modifications to existing machines to improve safety, speed, or reliability.
- Documenting changes made to machines, updating drawings, and logging build notes or test results.
- Sourcing materials, components, or working with vendors to support a special project or machine build.
- Participating in brainstorming or R&D discussions on new machine concepts or process improvement ideas.
MUST-HAVES - Technical associate's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
- Ability to go from product blueprint to completed production part by specifying, designing, and building industrial equipment processes.
- 7+ years of experience in machine installation, design, or custom fabrication.
- Machining experience: manual mills, lathes, ect.
- Hands-on experience with machining, welding, assembly, and fabrication tools.
- Familiarity with pneumatic and basic electrical systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, “builder” mindset.
- Ability to manage time, priorities, and multiple project timelines effectively.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Strong work ethic and desire to work overtime when needed.
- Must complete a background check.
- Our FAIR CHANCE program provides people with criminal backgrounds employment and career advancement opportunities! **Violent crimes against women/children and crimes sexual in nature are not eligible for hire currently. **
NICE-TO-HAVES - Experience in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment.
- Knowledge of PLCs, control systems, or robotics.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Previous involvement in R&D, prototyping, or pilot-scale projects.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Frequency Key: Rare, Occasional, Frequent or Constant. For lifting enter estimated lbs. at 10, 25, 50 and 50+
| Physical Activity | Frequency | | Standing | Constant | | Crouching / bending / stooping | Frequent | | Walking | Constant | | Climbing stairs | Occasional | | Reaching | Frequent | | Grasping | Frequent | | Pushing / pulling pallets of blanks weighing in excess of 1200 LBs | Frequent | | Near vision | Constant | | Far vision | Frequent | | Hearing | Constant | | Talking | Constant | | Maneuvering Drums @ 500 lbs. | Occasional | | Lifting or carrying packing in excess of 40 lbs. | Frequent | | Keyboarding | Occasional | WHAT JBM PACKAGING OFFERS YOU - We are committed to helping team members become the best version of themselves - at work and beyond. We offer financial wellness workshops, internal promotion opportunities, gym membership reimbursement, and more!
- We have a full-time ‘Better Lives Coach’ dedicated to helping team members reach their goals and improve their lives.
- We are a family-run business. We value family, community, and opportunity. We live by our Core Values - Collaboration, Grit, Growth Mindset, Innovation, Ownership, and Passion for a Better World.
- We are a Fair Chance employer, which means we believe everyone deserves a second chance.
- We offer competitive pay & benefits: vacation & personal days, 401(k) + employer match, bonus opportunities, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, short- & long-term disability, & (medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D).
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion At JBM Packaging, we value and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that everyone brings to our team. This allows us to reach new levels of growth. As an equal opportunity and second chance employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for ALL employees. Local Talent JBM will give preference to hiring local persons who reside in the area (typically within 50 miles of JBM Packaging locations) before hiring persons outside the area.
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