General Machinist

About Us:

BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

 

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:

SUMMARY: 

As a general machinist, you must be proficient in the operation of manual and CNC controlled equipment. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Must be proficient in making required setups, reading of blueprints, drawings, and specifications, and utilization of close tolerance measuring instruments needed in performance of duties of the position. 

• Must be proficient in performing diversified work to close tolerances and determining feeds and speeds. 

• May be required to assist in teardown and repair of own machine.   

• May be required to make some ordinary tools, jigs or fixtures as directed.   

• Must provide sufficient basic hand tools to properly perform the duties of the position. 

• Must exercise care in preventive maintenance on tools or equipment assigned as part of the position’s responsibility. 

• Must have ability and willingness to operate any machine tool as necessary. Will act as temporary operator on machine tools where needed and will not be assigned on a permanent basis to any one machine tool. Shifting from one machine tool to another may possibly take place during a work shift. 

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or equivalent (required) 

• A technical degree/certificate in machinery or 4-5 years of related experience.  

• 18 years old at the time of hire to operate equipment 

 

COMPETENCES:  

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 

• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. 

• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. 

• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 

• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.  

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

 

• Bend, squat, climb, grasp, reach, lift, or otherwise move about frequently and for extended periods of time. 

• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. regularly, or more occasionally. 

• Walk, stand, or otherwise move about continuously. 

• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require personal protective equipment.  

• Grasps items and performs keyboar