Electrical Assembler

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller is seeking an Electrical Assembler to install, wire, assemble, and test electrical components and control systems on company-produced equipment. The role requires reading complex electrical schematics, precise wiring, and troubleshooting to support machine testing.

The successful candidate will read schematics, assemble control panels, and ensure wiring quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of electrical assembly or related industrial electrical experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical concepts and components.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and work orders.
• Assemble and wire control panels, switch boxes, terminal boards, and electrical systems.
• Check wiring for proper coding, continuity, shorts, grounds, and terminations.
• Participate in machine testing, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Identify quality, material, and design issues and recommend improvements.
• Complete required production and quality documentation.
• Lead, coach, and train less-experienced team members.
• Maintain workflow, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, and support process improvements.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Maintain reliable attendance and work overtime as required.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Tools proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

About Us

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com. 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

The Electrical Assembler installs, wires, assembles, and tests electrical components and control systems on company-produced equipment. The role requires the ability to read complex electrical schematics, perform precise wiring and terminations, troubleshoot electrical issues, and support machine testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and work orders.


• Assemble and wire control panels, switch boxes, terminal boards, and electrical systems.


• Check wiring for proper coding, continuity, shorts, grounds, and terminations.


• Participate in machine testing, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.


• Identify quality, material, and design issues and recommend improvements.


• Complete required production and quality documentation.


• Lead, coach, and train less-experienced team members.


• Maintain workflow, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, and support process improvements.


• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.


• Maintain reliable attendance and work overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 4–6 years of electrical assembly or related industrial electrical experience.


• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical concepts and components.


• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics.


• Proficiency with hand and power tools.


• Strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills.

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.