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≈ $38k – $67k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Phillips)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 1, 2026. Barry-Wehmiller scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Barry-Wehmiller is a privately held diversified manufacturing technology and engineering consulting group headquartered in Clayton, in the Saint Louis area of Missouri, supplying packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting machinery. Tracing its roots to a St. Louis millwright shop that Thomas J. Barry joined in 1885, the $3 billion group has about 12,000 team members and includes BW Packaging, the BW Design Group engineering firm and the Afinitas infrastructure equipment business. It hires electrical, structural and controls engineers, project managers and estimators, field service technicians, assemblers and painters, plus German apprentices and IT and procurement staff.

About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.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:

As a Machine Operator at BW Papersystems, you will be responsible for operating saws, a brake press, overhead cranes, and various machine tools to produce parts according to specifications. You'll work from drawings and instructions to set up tools, speeds, and cuts based on material and finish requirements. This entry level role also covers inventory tracking, material handling, and measuring finished parts for accuracy.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Operate saws for structural steel and a brake press for bending metal
  • Operate overhead cranes to move materials and parts
  • Operate machine tools such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and grinders according to production specifications
  • Read and interpret blueprints, route sheets, and job orders to determine setups, tooling, and sequence of operations
  • Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cuts based on material and finish requirements
  • Measure and verify parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure conformance to specifications
  • Track inventory, label material, and handle receiving, routing, and storing of materials
  • Follow safety operating procedures throughout all projects
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be able to read a tape measure
  • 1 year of machine operating experience preferred but 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.

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