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 meaningfulemployment 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequency Key: Rare, Occasional, Frequent or Constant. For lifting enter estimated lbs. at 10, 25, 50 and 50+

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.

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.

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 meaningfulemployment 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