Electrical & Assembly Technician

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About the Organization Join a Company That Values Your Experience

At Hamrick Packaging Systems, we understand the value of skilled tradespeople—because we’ve built our business around them since 1975. As a family-owned company, we’ve spent over 50 years earning a reputation for top-tier packaging equipment and dependable customer service.

If you’ve spent years in manufacturing, you’ll appreciate what we offer: steady work, modern tools, a brand-new facility, and a team that respects craftsmanship and commitment. We’re growing, and we’re looking for experienced professionals to grow with us.

• Job Security & Stability – Five decades strong, with long-standing customer relationships and consistent demand for what we build.
• A Respectful Culture – You won’t be micromanaged. We hire people who know what they’re doing and give them room to do it.
• Modern Facility – Work in our new building at Maplecrest Business Park in Kent, OH, with updated equipment and an organized, safe layout.
• Great Benefits Package – Including health insurance, 401(k), Vacation time, Personal time, and 9 paid holidays.
• Career Growth – Whether you want to specialize further or pass on your knowledge, we offer opportunities for advancement and leadership.

Position Electrical & Assembly Technician

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Number of Openings 1

Pay Range $24-$27/hr or commensurate with experience.

Shift First

The Electricial & Assembly Technician is responsible for building, wiring, and assembling high-quality automated packaging machinery and control systems. This role combines electrical panel fabrication with mechanical assembly, ensuring machines are built to exact specifications and operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The technician will work on control panels, machine wiring, mechanical builds, troubleshooting, testing, and installation of safety devices across various automated systems, including PLCs, drives, motion controls, robots, pneumatics, and sensing technologies.

This is a full-time, permanent position requiring an 8-hour shift, 5 days per week, with occasional overtime as needed to support production demands in a safe manufacturing environment.

• Lay out, assemble, drill, tap, and wire electrical control panels and enclosures.
• Make cutouts and holes for components in panels and electrical boxes.
• Wire machine field I/O back to control panels.
• Install, test, and verify operation of all machine safety devices.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using multimeters and precision tools.

• Assemble mechanical parts, subassemblies, and components according to blueprints, instructions, and specifications.
• Fit, position, and align components using precision measurement tools.
• Inspect assemblies for fit, accuracy, and performance; adjust or correct issues as needed.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of automated machinery, including conveyors and pneumatic systems.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, reporting any malfunctions.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Contribute to continuous productivity and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with team…