MOLDING TECHNICIAN - Berry Global, Inc
LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
About the Job
Overview:
The Molding Technician is responsible for monitoring and processing injection molding machines to ensure safety and high quality while maximizing machine efficiency. He/she also asists with mold set ups as needed and interacts with support departments to perform Machine/Mold repairs.
About Berry
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 X.
Responsibilities:Diagnoses and resolves processing related problems on molding cells.
- Determines and implements corrective actions and evaluates effectiveness as appropriate.
- Warrants the best compliance at all times for all molding processes to their established standard across the factory (in terms of cycle time, quality, safety for both employees and machines, and sustainability).
- Monitors machine/process operations and documentation to ensure quality standards are maintained.
- Follows data and process documentation.
- Utilizes analytical and Scientific Injection Molding troubleshooting techniques for achieving continuous improvement.
Provides continuous floor support by working with support departments- maintenance, tool room, automation, engineering.
- Communicates and follows planned and unplanned activities in conjunction with the process manager and department production monitoring system (Barco).
- Can perform lower level sampling as needed by process engineer.
- Communicates with prior and oncoming shift personnel regarding daily issues encountered.
- Investigates scrap reduction techniques within work cell and improves part capture.
- Working with Shift Leader and Continuous Improvement & Process Manager, brainstorms continuous improvement ideas to maximize productivity and efficiencies.
Supports and maintains all policies of the company including but not limited to ISO/BRC Standards, Health and Safety Requirements, Continuous Improvement, and standard work procedures.
Qualifications:Required:
- Proficient in Scientific Injection Molding priciples.
- Experience with problem solving methodologies.
- Troubleshooting and processing experience.
- Experience using basic injection molding measurement instruments (Weigh Scale, Calipers, Pyrometer, etc.).
- Basic computer skills.
- Manufacturing environment
- Some exposure to office environment
- Ablity to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand/walk 80% of the time.
Preferred:
- Experience using an overhead crane for mold installation.
- Experience training technical employees.
- Experience operating a sit down forklift.
Source : Berry Global, Inc
