Electrical Assembler

BW Packaging Group; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Packaging Group in Stow, Ohio is seeking a talented Electrical Assembler to join our team. The role involves assembling, wiring, and testing electrical components for packaging machinery and sub-assemblies according to engineering specifications and BOMs.

The position requires strong electrical aptitude, precision, and the ability to collaborate with engineering and operations to deliver high-quality, safe equipment. Overtime may be required as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints and technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Electrical assembly of machines and equipment, including machine wiring, electrical panels, junction boxes, control panels, sub-assembly and component assembly.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical instructions.
• Demonstrate strong understanding and knowledge of electrical safety and wiring standards.
• Support machine testing, troubleshooting and factory acceptance tests prior to shipment.
• Work closely with engineering and other production team members to ensure documentation accuracy and issue resolution.
• Operate hand and power tools, and support equipment handling.
• May prepare equipment for shipping, including crating.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving priorities and overtime as needed.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Wiring

Read schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Manlifts

Job description

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 looking for a talented Electrical Assembler who will join our team at our Stow, Ohio facility! In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, wiring, and testing electrical components, for packaging machinery, equipment, conveyance and/or sub-assemblies according to engineering specifications, schematics, and bills of material. This role requires strong electrical aptitude, precision assembly skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering and operations to deliver high‑quality, safe, and reliable equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Electrical assembly of machines and equipment, including machine wiring, electrical panels, junction boxes, control panels, sub-assembly and component assembly.


• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical instructions.


• Demonstrate strong understanding and knowledge of electrical safety and wiring standards.


• Support machine testing, troubleshooting and factory acceptance tests prior to shipment.


• Work closely with engineering and other production team members to ensure accurate documentation and resolve issues.


• Ability to effectively operate hand tools, power tools, forklifts, manlifts, etc.


• Ability to work together within a team and work independently with little supervision.


• 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.

Basic Skills & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent


• 2+ years of experience in electrical assembly in a manufacturing environment

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.

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