The company is hiring for a variety of positions, including assemblers, welders, forklift drivers and material handlers.
SAN ANTONIO — Residents looking for a new career in manufacturing will have a chance to meet with one of the city’s newest employers this week.
JCB North America is hosting a large-scale hiring event Friday, July 17 as it prepares to open its nearly 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility in San Antonio. The company is hiring for a variety of positions, including assemblers, welders, forklift drivers and material handlers.
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Applicants are encouraged to bring a resume and wear closed-toe shoes. The hiring event runs from 8 a.m. to noon, and job seekers can pre-register at jcb.com/satxcareers.
And if you’re worried that you don’t have the qualifications for these jobs, the city has a program that can help.
Ready to Work helps residents train for in-demand jobs
The hiring event highlights the city’s Ready to Work program, which connects San Antonio residents with training for careers that are currently in demand.
“The last thing we want to do is get you training and then the job not be there,” said Luke Simons, communications administrator with Workforce Development for the City of San Antonio. “This is the perfect example right here at JCB. If you’re interested in something like manufacturing or you think it’s something that could help you, we’re going to get you the training. And then there’s companies like this one who are sitting there ready, because they also need employees that want to be here in San Antonio, that want to grow within a company.”
The voter-approved program also covers the cost of eligible training and helps participants overcome common barriers like childcare assistance, bus passes, emergency financial support and career coaching.
Simons said Ready to Work has helped place more than 5,700 people into new jobs with participants seeing an average increase of more than $34,000 in annual earnings after completing the program.
The program focuses on industries with strong hiring demand, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare and other high-growth fields.
Removing barriers to employment
Simons said many participants aren’t just looking for training, they’re trying to figure out how to balance work, family and financial responsibilities while building a new career.
Some participants are single parents who need childcare while attending classes. Others need transportation, emergency rent assistance or guidance navigating a career change.
“We want to [those barriers] away so that you can focus on your self, focus on getting the training and education. And then the career is sitting there waiting for you just to fill,” Simons said.
He added that Ready to Work also serves people looking for a fresh start, including those changing careers or reentering the workforce after time away.
JCB plans to hire up to 1,500 employees
JCB is one of Ready to Work’s pledged employers, meaning the company works closely with the program to hire trained workers.
“We are excited to be launching our first large-scale hiring event as we near completion of our million-square-foot facility here in San Antonio,” Jade Zemtsova, senior HR manager at JCB said.
The company says it remains committed to creating up to 1,500 jobs in San Antonio.
“The manufacturing sector is growing, and we give individuals here in San Antonio the opportunity to start a career, not just a job,” Zemtsova said. “They get a chance to start on the ground floor and work their way up.”
How to apply
The hiring event is open to job seekers interested in manufacturing careers.
Residents interested in learning more about the Ready to Work program can also explore whether they qualify for free job training and support services in manufacturing, healthcare and other in-demand industries.
