MOLD SET UP TECHNICIAN - EVCL (Kansas Rd. Location)

Overview

Harnessing 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 Twitter.​

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include performing a wide variety of tasks associated with making mold changes according to Production needs:

• Change molds as scheduled or required by breakdowns
• Make necessary connections/disconnections needed for mold changes
• Prep machine platens for mold set activity. 
• Follow all set up instructions documented in the mold book per tool. 
• Ensure that mold carts, hose area, and all other mold setting areas are clean, stocked, and organized
• Repair / inspect any electrical, water, and pneumatic circuits as needed per tool. 
• Operate and understand all lifting devices and overhead crane for installation and removal of all mold tools. 
• Document all mold change activity in the shopfloor reporting system.
• Document mold locations per each activity in the mold book. 
• Follow all Safety and Production related procedures, i.e, cGMP, HAACP, ISO, SQF, OSHA
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience                   

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training.
• Previous mold setting experience is strongly preferred.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Education and/or Experience                   

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training.

Previous mold setting experience is strongly preferred.

Language Skills                   

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  

Reasoning Ability                   

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills                   

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software and Order processing systems.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.