LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Days Shift - Berry Global, Inc

Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ 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.com

PURPOSE:   

As a member of the team, you will have an opportunity to lead employees, oversee all projects including installation and vendor involvement, and manage major PLC/programming issues. This position is within a fast-paced industrial setting, where every day is unique and interesting. Your focus on following all safety guidelines, maintenance schedules, manufacturer’s recommendations and other best practices will help you find a high level of success in this role. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Follow and support all company safety, GMP, and HACCP policies
• Follow and support all company ISO, QMS, QSI and 5S policies
• Train new employees and perform weekly evaluations
• Provide technical direction for day-to-day activities
• Performs required equipment repairs in a timely manner. 
• Performs preventative and/or required maintenance on production equipment in a timely manner. 
• Performs monthly facility inspections per schedule. 
• Attends monthly safety meetings and follows all company safety policies and procedures. 
• Clean or change out all air filters in the plant. 
• Assist in major projects.  
• Work with production and management to improve systems and equipment

Maintain a working knowledge of all plant utilities systems

• Associates degree in electrical/mechanical
• 5 years + experience in an industrial maintenance field
• Knowledge and skill in troubleshooting of hydraulic, electronic and pneumatic systems. 
• Knowledge of and skill in using all hand tools.  
• Knowledge of and skill in basic use of a computer.  
• Knowledge of and skill in operating a forklift.  
• Excellent mathematical skills.  
• Knowledge of and skill in electrical systems including PLC’s
• Knowledge of and skill in Programming/Ladder Logic
• Knowledge of and skill in domestic water systems including chillers
• Knowledge of and skill in fire protection
• Knowledge of and skill in motors/drives, air exhaust, supply/resin handling systems
• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Ability to communicate major issues, including down time to managers
• Ability to make practical decisions without appreciable direction or advance preparation
• Ability to manage changing priorities