MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Overview

About BerryHarnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000 employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry? For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or X.

Responsibilities

• Install, alter, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on thermoforming machines.
• Perform all required preventative maintenance tasks within the timeline specified on all assigned equipment.
• Assist Electricians with troubleshooting, repairs, and installs.
• Perform all tasks and complete any required documentation in ISO/SQF.
• Assist with any other tasks asked of you when needed in order to be a team player and help out whenever you may be needed.
• Perform tool changes on Formers and tool repairs in shop.
• Follow all Safety, Food Safety, GMP and HACCP practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, hydraulic and electrical prints, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Capable of performing job duties with little or no supervision.
• Capable of welding.
• Berry Forklift Certified.
• Able to work well with others.
• Assist in training needs.
• Maintain a neat and orderly appearance of shop and Thermo machines.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs over shoulder height at a minimum of 10 times per day.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs to waist at a minimum of 10 times per day.
• Ability to push/pull 35 lbs at a minimum of 10 times per day.
• Ability to work at heights. Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
• Ability to climb ladders safely and without assistance for a minimum of 10 times per day.
• Ability to use both hands for effective manipulation of tools/parts.
• Ability to work overhead of in an awkward position on a frequent basis.
• Verbal communication adequate to use a radio and/or paging system.
• Vision correctable to 20/40 or better with peripheral vision of 70 degrees or greater and ability to read 10-12 point font at a distance of 12-18 inches.
• Must be able to work around grease, oils, and solvents without adverse reaction.
• Ability to stand/walk for 11 hours of a 12-hour shift.
• Take control of a machine when a situation arises that has the potential for personal injury or rapid deterioration of equipment.
• Must be able to work any shift and mandatory overtime when required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Minimum four years maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge on plant start-up / shut-down.
• Capable of communicating with tech support and parts procurement.
• Functional knowledge of all aspects of maintenance, plant infrastructure, and knowledge of all tower, chillers, dryers, pumps, etc. that are vital to plant operations.
• Emphasis on regaining machines to production status-timely and effectively.
• Assist Engineers on special projects.
• CEW certification preferred.