Philosophy

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JBT Machining is dedicated to excellence in manufacturing and serving our customers needs. We believe that the only way to run a business is with honesty and firm commitments to our customers. Our customers are our first priority and over the years we have proven that we can do what it takes to get the job done. We want our customers to enjoy working with JBT Machining. Our goal is to have positive relationships that ultimately will lead to long-term partnerships. JBT believes that if our prices are equal to other machine shops that our honest and reliable service will earn repeat business from our customers. We believe that most customers want to work with a business that is built on integrity. JBT has proven that we are that type of business and will continue to be. Answering those difficult questions honestly in regards to delivery; lead-time; price etc are the key reasons that we have earned repeat customer’s year after year. When we make commitments to our customers we will do whatever it takes to make good on those promises.

  • Integration of Fastems Flexible 28 pallet pool.
  • Mitsubishi MV2400S Wire EDM.
  • JBT added 2 new Nakamura AS-200 Lathes
  • JBT added CNC Turning as NEW in-house service.
  • JBT purchased 2 new Twin Spindle, Twin Turret Nakamura CNC Lathes.
  • JBT added 2 new Kitamura MyCenter Horizontal Machining Centers to the production floor.
  • JBT added 2 new Verticle Machining Centers to the production floor.
  • Due to growth, JBT purchased a 42,000 square foot facility in Anoka and moved in July.
  • JBT added two additional Hurco Vertical Machining Centers to the production floor.
  • JBT added a Zeiss Surfcom 130A Profilometer to it’s quality control room.
  • JBT added a Stereo Microscope with the DHMI Camera and 3 without a camera to it’s quality control room.
  • JBT expanded it’s large part capacity by purchasing a new Kao Ming Bridge Mill. This machine can product parts up to 166 inches long and in some cases even larger.
  • JBT also added another Vertical Machining Center to our capabilities.
  • JBT purchased 2 new Fork Lifts for the shop.
  • JBT had more opportunities and further expanded equipment by adding another 3 new new vertical machining centers.
  • JBT had more opportunities and further expanded equipment by adding another new horizontal machining center and 2 more new vertical machining centers. JBT also added a new Vision System to our inspection department to further enhance our ability to ensure quality products for our customers.
  • To service the needs of customers and add more capacity to mid to high volume markets, JBT added more horizontal machining centers. Two new horizontals are connected to a fastems 12 pallet pool to increase productivity. JBT also improved our inspection capabilities by adding a new Zeiss Contura G2CMM.
  • JBT added more equipment and staff to respond to increasing business.
  • JBT moved into the new facility! Through hard work and relationship building, JBT was successful in adding new customers.
  • JBT sales took a considerable drop due to the recession. JBT took steps to be prepared for the work when it returned by breaking ground on a new facility in Ramsey Minnesota. This doubled our square footage and gave us 13,000 sq. ft. to better service our customers.
  • JBT was very fortunate to have the opportunity to create new partnerships and steadily increase sales and customers.
  • To diversify capabilities, JBT bought a new vertical machining center that had 40” x 120” travels to respond to customers’ needs for large parts. Two new CNC Mills were also added to meet the needs for small part machining.
  • Capitalizing on opportunities for more growth, JBT moved into a 6,000 sq. ft. space and added 2 more new CNC Machining Centers.
  • Continuing strong, JBT added more equipment and increased machining space.
  • JBT added its very first enclosed vertical 4 Axis Machining center to respond to increasing growth.
  • Life changed for many and as a company JBT faced the challenge of finding work when very little was available. JBT put forth the effort it takes to establish new relationships to get through this challenging time.
  • JBT Machining moved out of the first shop and moved into a bigger leased space, ordered another CNC Machining center, and hired JBT’s first employee.
  • JBT Machining purchased it’s first CNC Machining center.
  • JBT Machining started as a one-man operation with a couple of Bridgeports and a goal to provide customers with high quality, fair prices, and honest delivery time.