Mechanical Field Service Technician/Engineer – Envelope Machine Adjuster

Barry-Wehmiller is a global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting, and paper-converting industries. The Mechanical Field Service Technician/Engineer will install, start up, troubleshoot, adjust, and demonstrate envelope converting equipment while training customers and providing mechanical field service support.

Responsibilities:

• Work from assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, machine manuals, technical procedures and specifications to assist with or install new envelope converting machines – including blank feed sections, die-cutting/creasing stations, gumming and tacking units, folding and seam-forming sections, and window-patching units – and upgrade as required; responsible for installations of various sections and complete envelope lines and adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation
• Set up and operate envelope converting equipment to produce customer’s product (window, remittance, catalog and specialty envelopes); instruct operators in set-up and operating procedures; provide technical and practical answers to customer’s questions or problems
• Perform routine and/or emergency breakdown mechanical service on company envelope converting equipment; determine root cause of trouble; prepare report of findings and solutions to problem
• Assist installation coordinator with pre/post installation meetings and audits at customer facility and assessing manpower needs
• Report quality issues and take corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
• Act as liaison between customer and company; maintain positive relationships with customers
• Prepare and submit reports as required
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to less experienced personnel
• Work in a team of field service team members, contractors and/or customer personnel through the project stages
• Create and sustain a safety environment that promotes a safety mindset, embraces training and adherence to safety policies and procedures, and encourages awareness and correction of safety hazards
• Ensure that work areas and equipment are maintained in clean and orderly condition and all safety regulations are observed; report and correct any unsafe work practices or conditions immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• An Associate degree in Mechanical Technology, Electro-Mechanical Technology or a related field is required
• 18 years old at the time of hire to operate equipment
• A strong mechanical skill set – including gear trains, cam and linkage systems, die/knife maintenance and sharpening, bearing and alignment work, and pneumatic systems – is required to complete a variety of work in this position
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
• 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. frequently, or more occasionally
• Walk, stand or otherwise move about continuously
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection
• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
• May travel by air or car frequently
• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology is preferred
• Knowledge of basic web handling and industrial experience, with focus in envelope converting – die-cutting/blanking, gumming/tacking, seam forming, flap folding, window patching, and count/stack/bundle systems – is a plus
• Experience as an envelope machine adjuster, mechanic, or operator on die-cutting, folding, gumming, or seam-forming equipment is highly valued
• Working knowledge of Giddings & Lewis, Rockwell, and Siemens PLC-controlled envelope lines is a plus, along with a background in machine process control and mechanical timing/registration on servo-driven equipment such as W+D (Winkler+Dünnebier)-style die-cutters, folder-gluers and seam formers