MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Overview: Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.
At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.comResponsibilities:

Berry Global is currently seeking to recruit a 12 Hour night Shift Maintenance Technician, to join the Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) Department in Winchester, VA.

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for managing mechanical reliability for the plant. The Technician will also be tasked with specific Maintenance and SMED activities to make rapid performance improvement in the EBM department.

• Key Tasks & Activities.

• Support of equipment installation, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
• Identification of complex problems with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic issues on all associated equipment (conveyors, compressors, chillers, programmable controllers, robots); review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Assisting with Preventive Maintenance based on PM schedules
• Understanding of machine processing and recipe management
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Identification of the appropriate tools and equipment needed to complete the job
• Assist with the organization and definition of maintenance/equipment standards
• Responsive to requests in a timely manner and complete maintenance reports as required
• Maintain plant equipment to ensure maximum efficiency
• Ability to work with vendors and/or contractors as required
• Order spare parts or services as required
• Make required changes or adjustments as required
• Implement operational improvements (spoilage, downtime, line speeds, etc.)
• Train others to operate equipment and produce products safely and efficiently
• Observes all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping, GMP and Global Food Safety practices
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager
• Complete special projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Who We Are Looking For.

• Background and Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma (or GED/Certification); prefer Technical School Certification
• 3-5 years relevant manufacturing experience in plastics technology or a similar technical area

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience and strong knowledge hand and power tools
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Working knowledge of computer systems, including MS Office and SAP

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate technical system issues
• Good “hands on” working approach
• Able to work independently, identify problems and improve
• Ability to work in a flexible, multiple changeover environment, individually or as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and complete in a timely manner with limited supervision

Physical requirements and work environment

• Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours and weekends as business demands
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for various times throughout the shift, to move or traverse in manufacturing area safely, to ascend/descend a ladder or stairs to position self to work on manufacturing equipment
• Ability to see information postings throughout the facility, visually troubleshoot items on machinery and read directions, documents and signage
• Ability to frequently move object weighing up to 50-75 pounds and to work in very hot or very cold conditions.
• Ability to drive a fork lift or achieve certification

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

M&H Plastics/Berry Global offers an excellent benefits package with genuine career development opportunities.

Pay Rate

Compensation is based on experience and abilities. M&H/Berry pays market-competitive rates.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Industry

• Plastics
• Machinery
• Consumer Goods

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

• Maintenance
• Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-time

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• How many years of manufacturing experience do you have?
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• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• Do you have the following license or certification: CPO?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?