MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Berry Global; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of molding and auxiliary equipment, ensuring operational efficiency. The company values a people-first culture, promoting individual growth and collaboration. As a technician, you'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of tools and equipment, contributing to the maintenance and repair of essential machinery. If you have a strong mechanical aptitude and a passion for hands-on work, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 12 months related experience.
• Basic mechanical and hydraulic aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on molding and lining machines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and maintain auxiliary equipment.
• Fabricate and repair mechanical equipment and parts.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Hydraulic Aptitude

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related Experience/Training

Tools

Power Hand Tools

Lathe

Milling Machine

Welding Equipment

Saws/Band Saws

Grinding Wheels

Job description

Overview

Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 240 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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Preventive maintenance of Molding and Lining machines.
• Troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Maintenance of auxiliary equipment, such as water pumps, sand filters, con-air material systems, vacuum pumps, plant lighting, hydraulic cylinder repairs, and hydraulic valves.
• Maintenance of other equipment such as conveyors, forklifts, material elevators, and personnel lifts.
• Operate hand tools and maintenance shop machine tools as needed.
• Fabrication of mechanical equipment and parts to be used in the facility.
• Fabrication, repair, and replacement of machine guarding.
• Installation and relocation of equipment within the facility.
• Repair of hydraulic systems.
• Repair and/or replace belts, conveyors, and blow tubing.
• Maintenance and repair of grinders (non-electrical).
• Verification of no-current using approved Fluke meter and appropriate PPE.
• Change resin silos feeding Surge Bin/Molding as needed.
• Facilities repair and maintenance such as dock plate cleaning and repair, Surge Bin filter cleaning, removing and replacing hydraulic oil in molding presses, and other duties as assigned.
• Follow all safety procedures while performing tasks such as Hot Work, Confined Space, and LOTO.
• Complete Work Orders and document work (electronic or hard copy).
• Promote plant goals such as Safety/Housekeeping, Quality, ISO, and GMP.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and twelve months related experience and/or training; or a combination of education and experience of at least twenty-four months.
• Must have basic mechanical and hydraulic aptitude.
• The ability to use one or more of the following: power hand tools, lathe, milling machine, welding equipment, saws/band saws, and grinding wheels.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license.