Mechanical Assembly Technician

About Us:

BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers’ toughest challenges as our own — delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands — trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

BW Packaging is seeking an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician to Join our Team!  As a Mechanical Assembly Technician, you will build, assemble, and test packaging machinery, conveyor systems, equipment, and subassemblies using SolidWorks 3D models, 2D drawings, and work instructions. You’ll use your mechanical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities while partnering with Engineering and Operations to ensure equipment is built safely, accurately, and to high-quality standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assemble packaging machinery, equipment, conveyance and sub‑assemblies from SolidWorks 3D models, drawings, work instructions, may include new equipment, upgrades or rebuilds.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, exploded views, tolerances, and assembly sequences.
• Comfortable using multiple computer programs, open to learning SolidWorks to view 3D models.
• Ability to follow assembly procedures and instructions.
• Install mechanical components including frames, conveyors, bearings, shafts, actuators, gearboxes, motors, guarding, fasteners, lubrication and airlines.
• Perform mechanical alignment, leveling, torquing, and adjustment to specification. Emphasis on concentricity, runout, backlash, timing, interference versus slip fit.
• Identify drawing or fit‑up issues and partner with engineering to resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring tools, must possess basic personal hand tools required for the job.
• Verify assemblies meet quality, safety, and functional requirements.
• Support machine testing, dry‑runs, and troubleshooting prior to shipment.
• Accurately document build issues, change requests, and improvements.
• Work closely with engineering and other production team members to ensure accurate documentation and resolve issues.
• May prepare equipment for shipping, including crating.
• Flexibility to take on evolving responsibilities in response to strategic priorities and business needs.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 60 pounds, alone or with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, twist and reach (above and below shoulder level). Ability to climb and work from stairs and ladders.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, grip, and manipulate materials and tools.
• Works in a warehouse/manufacturing environment that may involve temperature changes, noise, and moving equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Takes ownership of rework and corrective actions for parts and assemblies, even when the issues are outside of their control

Basic Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience, preferably in packaging, automation, conveyance, or build-to-print/engineered-to-order environment

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

BW Filling & Closing