Maintenance Electrician

About Us:

BW Paper systems, 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.

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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.

As a Maintenance Electrician with BW Paper systems, you would be responsible for assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and fixtures across both machinery and facility needs. Day to day, you would troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, work on scheduled projects, change out drives and lighting, and perform maintenance on generators, hydraulics, and pneumatics, ordering parts as needed.

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues by using hand tools and testing instruments to diagnose malfunctioning systems, isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and fixtures across both machinery and facility needs
• Perform maintenance on the building, generators, and machines, including changing out drives, lights, and other components as needed
• Work on hydraulics and pneumatics
• Dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures
• Mount motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures and complete circuits according to diagram specifications
• Research and configure solutions, estimate time and material costs, and requisition necessary parts and supplies
• Work on scheduled projects while also responding to immediate equipment needs
• Inspect completed work for conformance with local building and safety codes, performing all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Mentor and provide leadership to peers as needed.

• Journeyman License Required
• 4+ years of experience

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. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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