Electrical Assembler

Barry-Wehmiller; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Packaging in Stow, Ohio is seeking a skilled Electrical Assembler to join our team. You will assemble, wire, and test electrical components for packaging machinery and sub-assemblies, following engineering specs and bills of material.

You will work with engineering and operations to ensure safe, reliable equipment, read wiring diagrams, and use hand and power tools. The role requires 2+ years in electrical assembly and a high school diploma, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years electrical assembly experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Electrical assembly of machines and equipment, including wiring, panels, junction boxes, and sub-assemblies.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety and wiring standards.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Wiring diagrams

Schematic reading

Manual tools

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Electrical panels

Wiring harnesses

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.

Company:

BW Packaging