Machinist

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:

Job Summary

The Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining manual and CNC machinery to produce precision metal and plastic components. This role ensures parts are manufactured to exact specifications, meets quality standards, and supports efficient production flow.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Machining & Production

• Plan and perform a normal range of machining activities including milling, turning drilling, tapping boring, facing, recessing, thread cutting, and similar machining operation on a variety of precision components made from ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys.
• Select proper tools, materials, and speeds/feeds to optimize machining process.
• Measure and inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instruments.
• Work from drawings, route sheets, specifications, and instructions to determine operational sequence and tooling, and to select and set appropriate speeds and feeds based on material type and finish requirements.
• Basic programming may be required.
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase equipment reliability, workflow optimization, efficiency and water reduction.
• Ensure all parts meet dimensional and quality specifications.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and other production team members to ensure accurate documentation and resolve issues.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including wearing required PPE, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Conduct routine machine maintenance and report issues to maintenance team.
  
  

Other

• Embody Barry-Wehmiller’s Team Member Expectations & Team Member Goals.
• Basic computer and technology skills.
• Ability to lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess basic personal hand tools required for the job.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Initiative, ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan and execute work to precision tolerances, allowances, and finishes.
• Team-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Certificate or degree in Machine Tool Technology or related field OR High School diploma/ GED and 4 years related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and technical drawings.
• Ability to measure with precision machining measuring tools.
• Possess basic shop math skills including trigonometry and geometry.
• Site location specific tooling: experience with CAD/CAM software (Gibbs/MasterCam), Fanuc Controls & Mazatrol programming experience, and the ability to read & write G&M code desired not required.
  
  

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