Automation Assembler

Job Description

Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today. At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972. Ranpak’s goal was to create the first environmentally responsible system to protect products during shipment and today, our mission remains the same: to deliver sustainable packaging solutions that help improve supply chain performance and costs, reduce environmental impact, and support a variety of growing business needs globally.

Ranpak’s customers span across a variety of industries including automotive parts, electronics, eCommerce, machinery and home goods. Our customers include Amazon, IKEA, Sephora, Misfit Market and BMW. Ranpak’s corporate headquarters are in Concord Township, Ohio with European headquarters in Eygelshoven, the Netherlands and Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore City, Singapore, respectively. A new state‑of‑the‑art building has opened in Shelton, CT.

Assembler of automated packaging solutions. Assemble mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components according to drawings, electrical schematics, and instructions. Follow and keep track of project schedules; collaborate with engineering, inventory, service, and shipping departments.

• Read and follow assembly drawings and instructions; assemble, square, and align sub‑assembly and structural components on the floor or floor plate; install sub‑assembly components on the main frame according to drawings and manuals; mount, connect, and adjust pneumatic components; install and align conveyance systems.
• Read and wire according to electrical schematics; layout diagrams for electrical installations according to wiring specifications; mount and wire electrical components including motors, sensors, actuators, robotic arms, etc.
• Follow and install all safety requirements of the system.
• Modify components per engineering requests: drill and tap holes, cut slots and parts, open holes, grind surfaces, rewire and change electrical components.
• Report issues to the supervisor, engineering, and quality team.
• Test and adjust mechanical and electrical assemblies following the assembly instructions and check lists.
• Run equipment and help with the FAT (Final Acceptance Test).
• Collaborate with the service department and help install equipment on the customer site.
• Follow the project schedule and keep track of the production order schedule; report issues to the supervisor.
• Accurately control inventory using production orders; collaborate with inventory to maintain needed parts for the project.
• Navigate inventory, project, and file management systems.
• Operate forklift (trained or willing to receive training).

As assigned by manager.

High School of GED. Any technical school training in Industrial Electronics, Schematics or Blueprints helpful but not required. Ability to lift 50–80 pounds. Forklift operation training preferred.

Ability to lift 50–80 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Entry level

Full‑time

Manufacturing and Management

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.