TOOL MAKER

Berry Global, Inc.; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tool Maker to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage with built-in overtime and a sign-on bonus. As a Tool Maker, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing high precision plastic injection molds, ensuring production efficiency and quality standards are met. You'll have the chance to work with advanced machinery and contribute to a people-first culture that values diversity and collaboration. If you're ready to make an impact in a growing company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plans

Vacation Time

Personal Days for Perfect Attendance

Steel Toe Boot Reimbursement

Safety Prescription Glasses Reimbursement

Uniforms Provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of mold repair experience required.
• Proficiency in Scientific Injection Molding principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot plastic injection molds.
• Support other departments to resolve quality and production issues.

Skills

Mold Repair Experience

Tool Room Machines (Mills, Grinders, Lathes, EDM)

Welding

Injection Molding Environment

Mold Troubleshooting Skills

Scientific Injection Molding Principles

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EDM Machines

Overhead Cranes

Job description

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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. For more information, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

Job description

Job Details: Pay Range: $30.00-$41.00 an hour

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: 12 hours Day Shift, 6:00 am rotation shifts

Sign-On Bonus: $1000.00 after 90 days

This is a high-paying job with built-in OT, at a leading global US-based company that is growing.

Benefits

Berry offers full medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective from the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and 401(k) plans.

• 11 Holidays
• 80 hrs. Vacation Time
• Personal Days for Perfect Attendance

Additional Benefits

• Steel toe boot reimbursement
• Safety Prescription Glasses reimbursement
• Uniforms provided at no cost

Purpose

Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot plastic injection molds to meet production requirements and quality standards. Support other departments to improve performance and efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

• Repair, modify, and service high precision plastic injection molds and related tooling, ensuring OEE KPI targets.
• Study blueprints to determine material dimensions, equipment needs, and operation sequences.
• Support other departments to resolve quality and production issues.
• Maintain parts inventory and perform data entry accurately.
• Record specifications, production operations, and final dimensions for standards development.
• Protect intellectual property and confidential information.
• Support and maintain all company policies including ISO/BRC standards, health and safety requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent; fluent in English.
• Minimum 3 years of mold repair experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Tool Room machines (mills, grinders, lathes, EDM).
• Welding experience (preferred, 2 years).
• Experience working in an injection molding environment (preferred, 3+ years).
• Mold troubleshooting skills required.
• Ability to polish cores and cavities required.
• Proficiency in Scientific Injection Molding principles (preferred).
• Ability to work on hot runner systems and connect/test molds (preferred).

Technical Skills

• Basic computer skills required.
• Blueprint reading (preferred).
• Experience using overhead cranes for mold installation (preferred).
• Running EDM machines and making electrodes (preferred).