Electrical Assembler

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Sheboygan, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. is seeking an Electrical Assembler to install, wire, assemble, and test electrical components and control systems on our equipment.

The position requires reading complex electrical schematics, performing precise wiring and terminations, troubleshooting issues, and supporting machine testing, with opportunity to lead and train teammates. This on-site role emphasizes safety, quality documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• Must read electrical schematics and work orders.
• Experience wiring control panels and electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Maintain production and quality documentation.
• Strong teamwork and communication.

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 schematics literacy

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Manual dexterity

Reading complex diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing equipment

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.