Packaging Equipment Install Technician (Travel 20–70%)

gobravvo; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel per diem

Profit-sharing bonus

401(k) match

Life insurance

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Travel reward points

Travel toolbox

Phone stipend

Tablet or laptop

Training & development

Robotics exposure

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Openwork is seeking an Assembly/Installation Technician in Acworth, GA to assemble and install advanced packaging machinery and support customer installations. You will interpret schematics, install at customer sites, and troubleshoot electromechanical systems, while using ERP software and MS Office for documentation.

The role includes travel (approximately 20%–70%), opportunities to work with robotics and vision systems, and ongoing training within a family-owned, teamwork-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years hands-on experience assembling, installing, or servicing end-of-line packaging and automation equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues.
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Experience with electromechanical systems, wiring, crimping, and testing.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, setup and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience operating material handling equipment such as forklifts and lulls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%–70%.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics to assemble and install packaging machinery using hand and powered tools.
• Install and rig packaging machinery at customer sites, including unloading and securing equipment.
• Set up pneumatic and hydraulic lines and perform basic fabrication, drilling, grinding, tapping, reaming, and welding.
• Assemble and install machine components including gears, shafts, motors, and bearings.
• Route and organize electrical wiring, tubing, and components within machinery and electrical cabinets.
• Operate forklifts, lulls, and other material handling equipment to safely move equipment and components.
• Perform electrical functional and continuity testing using tools such as ohmmeters and test lights.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime.
• Use ERP software, Microsoft Word, and Excel for documentation, reporting, labor tracking, and resource planning.
• Participate in customer testing, research and development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Read schematics

Assembly & installation

Troubleshooting electromechanical

Operate forklifts & handling equipment

ERP software / Word & Excel

Travel 20-70%

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Openwork is seeking an Assembly/Installation Technician in Acworth, GA to assemble and install advanced packaging machinery and support customer installations. You will interpret schematics, install at customer sites, and troubleshoot electromechanical systems, while using ERP software and MS Office for documentation.

The role includes travel (approximately 20%–70%), opportunities to work with robotics and vision systems, and ongoing training within a family-owned, teamwork-focused environment.