Mechanical Assembly Technician

Barry-Wehmiller•Stow, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

BW Packaging is seeking an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician to join their 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.

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
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring tools, must possess basic personal hand tools required for the job.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and work from SolidWorks drawings and 3D models preferred
Ability to read BOMs and follow detailed assembly instructions.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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