Mechanical Assembler

About Us:
BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.
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:
Plan and perform a normal range of operations connected with the assembly and erection of company-produced machines. Responsible for the mechanical assembly and erection of box-making machines comprised of feed, printing, cutter, scorer-slotter sections and related units in accordance with design specifications. Erection work involves working from complex drawings and a considerable number of component parts that require skill and care to align, fit, and assemble into units and obtain exacting operating performance and appearance.
Key Responsibilities/Complexities:

• Work from assembly drawings, specifications and instructions to plan work in proper sequences.
• Assemble sections of machines and various combinations thereof as indicated by customer specifications.
• Perform complex assembly operations to exacting tolerances; work with rotating shafts, gear trains, mechanical structures, and sprockets.
• Use measuring instruments to level and align work, detect and eliminate run-out, work to close tolerances with a demand for square, concentricity and parallelism.
• Detect defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to proper supervision.
• Assist personnel as necessary to resolve critical assembly problems and maintain proper workflow through assigned area; assist in training less experienced associates.
• Complete necessary documentation to ensure quality and production requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments regarding process and design initiatives; use knowledge, skill and experience to make recommendations for improvements to design and/or processes.
• Assist in generating standard work instructions/procedures; train others on proper procedures.
• May act as backup to the group lead, reporting daily team needs/opportunities to the team leader.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Competencies:

• Must be able to read blueprints and interpret complicated specifications.
• Must have thorough understanding of complex machine assemblies.
• Understand and operate various hand and power tools involved in assembly.
• Willingness to assist assembly team with other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years' mechanical or automotive maintenance, repair or assembly experience.

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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.
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Company:
BW Papersystems