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Machine Shop & Building Maintenance Technician

BW Packaging
Akron, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
About Us:

BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers’ toughest challenges as our own — delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands — trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together.

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:

BW Packaging is looking for an experienced Machine Shop & Building Maintenance Technician that is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all facility and production equipment. This role performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, improvements to building infrastructure and machinery while coordinating vendor-specialists as required. Includes two manufacturing site locations (Cuyahoga Falls & Stow, OH) and one corporate-owned on-property residence (Stow, OH).

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery, production equipment, and mechanical systems, including CNC machines, forklifts, cranes, powered hand-tools and other related equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics (to troubleshoot/repair machines).
  • Knowledge of Mazatrol and Fanuc control systems for CNC machines
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
  • Maintain preventative maintenance logs, works orders, and equipment documentation.
  • Coordinate maintenance of company vehicles dedicated to business operations.

Building & Facility Maintenance

  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on building structures.
  • Conduct general building repairs including lighting, plumbing, HVAC filters, doors, and structural components.
  • Monitor facility systems and coordinate with vendors when preventative maintenance or repairs are needed.
  • Perform minor carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing and fixture replacements.
  • Ensure exteriors remain safe, clean, and functional.
  • Manage vendor contracts for outside services including trash removal, recycling services, grounds care, and snow removal (as applicable).

Safety & Compliance

  • Manage facility inspections, audits, and environmental compliance requirements, including managing hazardous materials documentation and compliance.
  • Maintains clean, organized and safe work areas while performing maintenance and repair work.
  • Member of the site safety committee, participates in the safety Gemba process, identifies and addresses potential safety issues with urgency and promotes a safety culture.
  • Follows all safety requirements and procedures including lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment and brings a safety-first mindset.

Operational Excellence & Operational Support

  • Recommend and implement process improvements to increase equipment reliability and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with team members and leaders to support production requirements.
  • Respond to emergency requests for facility and equipment repairs.
  • Prioritize work requests considering the potential risk and impact on people and business operations.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 5 years of related experienced

AND/OR

  • Associates degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Facility Management or related field with 5 years of experience working within a Maintenance related area
  • Possess valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record

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.

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.

Company:

BW Packaging

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