Thermoform Tooling Technician

Berry Global, inc; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive organization that values your contributions. This role involves repairing and rebuilding molds and dies to ensure efficient production in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with team leaders and other departments, contributing to the overall success of the production process. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to operate machinery safely. If you are looking for a rewarding career where your skills are appreciated and your work makes a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ability to lift 75 lbs frequently.
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Repair and rebuild molds and dies to maintain production efficiency.
• Assist in planning work and communicate mold issues to scheduling.

Skills

Verbal communication

Ability to lift heavy weights

Forklift operation

Effective manipulation of tools

Education

High school education / GED equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

At Berry, we are committed to our mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue, we are a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. We operate over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employ over 48,000 individuals.

Are you looking for an inclusive organization with a fast-paced environment? We work with many of the world’s leading brands to bring them value-added protection solutions. We foster an environment of team players who embrace our strong ties to the communities in which we work and serve. Become part of a place where your work is valued. Join our growing team today.

12 Hour night shift 7pm-7am

This position will rebuild and repair molding to improve their running condition, along with working on molds and dies that are running in machines in the production area.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair and rebuild molds and dies.
• Make components and changes on existing components and die changes.
• Assist the Group Leaders and Lead persons in planning work in the shop.
• Assist the Group Leaders and Lead persons in sending work to outside vendors.
• Assist other departments where their skills are needed.
• Keep the molds running as efficiently as possible while they are running in production (fixing water leaks, air leaks, assisting Mold Setters, working with Production personnel on mold problems, etc.).
• Assist the mold cleaners with repairs that are needed and to help clean molds when time allows.
• Record in the Mold Maintenance Log book any maintenance that is completed on every mold.
• Inform the Scheduling Department when there is a mold problem that is going to be down for any length of time.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Group Leaders, Tooling Manager, and Tooling Supervisor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school education / GED equivalent.

· Ability to lift 75 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day and lift 50-75 lbs. over shoulder height occasionally.

· Ability to occasionally climb on and off a forklift safely and without assistance.

· Ability to safely operate a forklift in high traffic, low clearance areas while not posing a safety risk to others. Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.

· Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms and horns on forklifts.

· Able to occasionally climb ladders safely and without assistance. Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.

· Verbal communication adequate to use a radio and or paging system to contact other co-workers in other areas of the complex.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

· Able to use both hands for effective manipulation of tools/parts.

· Able to work overhead or in awkward positions on a frequent basis.

· Ability to push/pull loads of approx 75 lbs at a minimum of 10 times per day/shift.

· Vision of 20/40 or better and peripheral vision of 70 degrees or greater and ability to read 10-12 point font at a distance of 12-18 inches.

· 12 Hour night shift.