Electrical-Mechanical Assembler for Packaging Machinery

Ranpak; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranpak in the United States is seeking a skilled assembler to build and wire packaging machinery. You will attach bases, frames, guards, and sub-assemblies, and install motors, sensors, PLC panels, and HMIs to ensure proper operation.

You will read mechanical and electrical diagrams, lay out wiring for control cabinets, and perform functional tests. The role requires safety-conscious teamwork in a manufacturing environment with physical labor and strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial machinery, especially packaging or converting equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints.
• Familiarity with wiring PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic and machine safety devices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machine bases, frames, guards, and sub‑assemblies.
• Install electrical components including motors, sensors, photo eyes, drives, PLC panels, HMI units, relays, and safety devices.
• Lay out and route wiring for control cabinets and machine‑mounted junction boxes according to diagrams and specifications.
• Drill, tap, and prepare surfaces for mounting components on converting and packaging machinery.
• Install pneumatic lines, valves, regulators, and cylinders used in packaging systems.
• Cut, strip, bend, and terminate wire and conduit for machine wiring and control system integration.
• Connect color‑coded and labeled wires accurately, including in compact machine spaces.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Electrical wiring knowledge

Safety awareness

Job description

Ranpak in the United States is seeking a skilled assembler to build and wire packaging machinery. You will attach bases, frames, guards, and sub-assemblies, and install motors, sensors, PLC panels, and HMIs to ensure proper operation.

You will read mechanical and electrical diagrams, lay out wiring for control cabinets, and perform functional tests. The role requires safety-conscious teamwork in a manufacturing environment with physical labor and strict quality standards.