MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Berry Global, Inc

Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, 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

• Troubleshoot, repair and correct mechanical, electrical and process problems associated with production equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Provide 24/7 technical support for production.
• Use JDE system to purchase and stock parts.
• Ability to assemble, disassemble and convert/upgrade production lines or support equipment as required for repairs, upgrades and/or installations to include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, fabrication,Heavy VFD and PLC experience preferreed.
• Regularly inspect production lines and support equipment and schedule necessary preventive maintenance routines.
• Ability to identify and work with contractors to repair, install, remove, and/or upgrade equipment.
• Welds together metal parts, equipment pieces, etc. as needed.
• Maintain building and grounds.
• Maintain a safe working environment; Report unsafe conditions to management.

Essential Physical Requirements: 

• Standing and walking to inspect facility including, building and equipment, and overall manufacturing and warehouse operations for as much as 100% of workday
• Sitting to prepare reports and use computer equipment for approximately 10% of workday
• Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 75% of workday
• Climbing or balancing for as much as 70% of workday
• Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling for as much as 70% of workday
• Bending, twisting, reaching and leaning for as much as 75% of workday
• Talking to communicate with others for as much as 100% of workday
• Hearing to communicate with others for as much as 100% of workday
• Using arms to grasp, handle and type for as much as 75% of workday
• The employee in this job is required to exert 60 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of time); and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of time); and/or up to 30 pounds of force regularly (more than 2/3 of the total time)

Education: 

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

Journeyman certification preferred.

Experience:

Two to four years of experience in industrial electrical repair including drives, instrumentation, and process controls involving high-speed production equipment such as extruders, resin conveying equipment, packing equipment, and state of the art process controls.   Wage Rate of $27-$34 per hour based on experience.  Specialist pay available.

Special Skills:

• Must possess basic mechanical and electrical skills. 
• Must demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal instructions with little or no supervision. 
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical and/or engineering blueprints, drawings and schematics. 
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, including drives, motors, etc.
• External skills training related to the position may be required