Mechanical Assembly Technician

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Packaging is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to build, assemble, and test packaging machinery and subassemblies. You will work from SolidWorks 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and work instructions with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Collaboration with Engineering and Operations is essential to ensure high-quality builds. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience, preferably in packaging or automation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years mechanical assembly experience preferred in packaging, automation, or related environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble packaging machinery and subassemblies from SolidWorks models, drawings, BOMs.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, tolerances, and assembly sequences.
• Read BOMs and follow detailed assembly instructions.
• Install mechanical components such as frames, conveyors, bearings, shafts, actuators, gearboxes, guarding, and fasteners.
• Perform alignment, leveling, torqueing, and adjustments per specification.
• Document build issues and changes clearly.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

2D drawings

BOMs

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 seeking an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician to Join our Team! As a Mechanical Assembly Technician, you will build, assemble, and test packaging machinery, conveyor systems, equipment, and subassemblies using SolidWorks 3D models, 2D drawings, work instructions, and bills of material (BOMs). You’ll use your mechanical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities while partnering with Engineering and Operations to ensure equipment is built safely, accurately, and to high-quality standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Assemble packaging machinery, equipment, conveyance and sub-assemblies from SolidWorks 3D models, drawings, work instructions and BOMs, may include new equipment, upgrades or rebuilds.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, exploded views, tolerances, and assembly sequences.
• Ability to read and work from SolidWorks drawings and 3D models preferred.
• Ability to read BOMs and follow detailed assembly instructions.
• Install mechanical components including frames, conveyors, bearings, shafts, actuators, gearboxes, guarding, and fasteners.
• Perform mechanical alignment, leveling, torquing, and adjustment to specification.
• Identify drawing or fit-up issues and partner with engineering to resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring tools, must possess basic personal hand tools required for the job.
• Verify assemblies meet quality, safety, and functional requirements.
• Support machine testing, dry-runs, and troubleshooting prior to shipment.
• Accurately document build issues, change requests, and improvements.
• Work closely with engineering and other production team members to ensure accurate documentation and resolve issues.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience, preferably in packaging, automation, conveyance, or build-to-print/engineered-to-order environment

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. 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. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.