Operator, Machinist, Poultry, NA

Marel Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel in Gainesville, GA is seeking a CNC Machinist for the second shift. The role requires a technical school degree or 2 years of related experience and involves setting up, programming, and operating CNC mills, lathes, and routers to produce complex parts.

You will read blueprints, measure parts with calipers and gauges, and perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure products meet tight tolerances. This is a hands-on position in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical school degree or 2 years of related experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and CAD/CAM files.
• Experience with setting up and operating CNC machinery (mills, lathes, routers).
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Conduct precision measurements to verify part tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate CNC machines, load materials, secure workpieces, and set tool parameters.
• Program CNC machines to define cutting paths for complex parts.
• Measure and inspect finished parts using calipers and gauges to ensure tolerances.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD/CAM data to ensure correct specifications.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC programming

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Maintenance

Education

Technical school degree

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

CNC routers

Calipers

Gauges

CAD/CAM

Job description

This is a SECOND SHIFT position. This position requires a technical school degree or 2 years experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup & Operation: Load materials, secure workpieces, install and align cutting tools, and set machine parameters (feed, speed).
• Programming: Input instructions (code) into CNC machines (mills, lathes, routers) to define cutting paths for complex parts.
• Quality Control: Measure, examine, and test finished parts using precision tools (calipers, gauges) to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintenance: Perform minor adjustments, troubleshooting, and sometimes preventative maintenance on machines and tools.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and CAD/CAM files to understand product specifications.

Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable - and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth - and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.