Assembly Technician

Company Overview: 

We design, develop and manufacture case packers and tray packing solutions for flexible and other tough-to-handle packages such as doypacks, pillow bags, and four-sided sealed bags. Built for around-the-clock operation, these solutions have a worldwide reputation for their quick change-over, flexibility, speed, and comprehensive design. Our Integrated state-of-the-art technologies include gravity, pick and place, wrap-around, and vision-guided robotics.

At BPA, we are absolutely passionate about innovation. It adds the fun and inspiration to our work that people need to excel. Our customers stimulate innovation by developing new needs, and we are on a never-ending quest to find a better, more straightforward way. BPA has no innovation budget. Innovation is what we are.
 

Position:

The Electrical Assembly Technician is responsible for performing electrical tasks on packaging lines, palletizing, and shipping automation equipment. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 

• Wire low voltage case packing equipment as instructed. 
• Wire complete control cabinets by schematics, e.g. transformers, relays, safety circuits
• Wire all field devices by schematics, e.g. photo eyes, various switches, junction boxes
• Assembly of Electrical or Mechanical assemblies as instructed.
• Bend and route conduit as instructed
• Assemble various conveyor assemblies as instructed.
• Maintain all 5S standards. 
• Periodic travel may be required.   
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Basic Qualifications 

(Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Education & Experience) 

• Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 1 year of experience in an electrical controls manufacturing/production environment required. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.  
• Ability to interpret and understand any and all electrical and mechanical drawings required
• Knowledge of electrical controls wiring preferred.  
• Experience in layouts and function of electrical control cabinets required. 
• Experience in industrial automation preferred. 
• Experience in conduit bending. 
• Ability to use power tools, ex. drills, saws, grinders, and cutting wheels.
• Basic computer skills are required to open drawings and 3D models. 
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, make decisions, solve problems, exercise good judgment and flexibility in an effort to maintain the schedule. 
• Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are required.   
• High awareness of client satisfaction level and client needs.  
• Applicants must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.   
• The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and good problem-solving skills and be able to interact efficiently with others.  

At this time, BPA will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

BPA prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive an employment offer will be required to pass a drug screen and background check successfully.

BPA offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including a majority employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability; 20 days’ PTO during the first year of employment, as well as 401(k) with a 6% match.

BPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.