Bericap is a privately held family-owned company founded in 1926, and is one of the leading manufacturers of plastic closures for food, beverage and industrial markets. As a result of continued growth Bericap SC, LLC has a full-time, hourly openings for Maintenance Technicians reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

The Maintenance Technicians are responsible supporting all departments in maintaining and optimizing all equipment to get the best production results. Respond to calls in a timely manner to resolve issues with equipment and support production.

General Responsibilities

Ensures that all work undertaken is carried out safely and without injury
Ensures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed at all times (no jewelry, cell phone, nicotine inany form, etc.)
Ensures that all food safety issues are reported to the appropriate manager or supervisor
Housekeeping duties performed throughout the shift
Ability to lift 35 pounds unassisted and while standing/walking for duration of shift
Develop, implement, and support Continuous Improvements Programs
Initiates corrective action for non-conformances
Identify Opportunities for Improvement and enter into See It, Sort It, Report It system
Able and willing to wear appropriate PPE as required
Duties as assigned per Maintenance Manage

Maintenance Functions

Participates in pass fown meeting with previous shift Maintenance Technician
Communication with Shift Supervisor on machine schedule changes to ensure understanding of priorities
Daily review of Maintenance Communication Board for outstanding action items
Timley response to maintenance related machine issues which are safety related
Assist production in resolution of maintenance related concerns causing quality or efficiency issues
Support other departments in identifying and troubleshooting machine related issues to resolve nonconforming product
Complete work orders through MVP when not working on urgent repairs
Complete machine PMs and repairs
Work on continuous improvement projects assigned by Maintenance Manager
Enter appropriate information in OPS Tracker and MVP daily
Respond to any emergency or potential emergency
Support tooling department as needed

Skills

Competent in several of the following areas: windows based programs, blueprint reading, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical code/controls, PLC, machine shop equipment, metal fabrication, mechanical principles, basic welding
Advanced electrical troubleshooting of machinery and ability to read an electrical schematic
Experience replacing heater bands, heat relays and troubleshooting heat zones
Advanced knowledge of servicing hydraulics and replacing hydraulic pumps
Experience with troubleshooting pneumatic systems

Experience

3 years' experience in the following areas: PLC/PC controlled machinery, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and maintenance and repair of plant utilities
Experience with the following equipment manufactureres preferred: Netstal, Engel, Husky, PSG, IMD, Intravis, Kase and SACMI, FANUC
Injection machine troubleshooting preferred
High speed packagining equipment repair preferred
Working knowledge of injection molding processing preferred
ISO or similar quality system and SQF or similar food safety system preferred

Education

High school diploma or technical college diploma in related field preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
Company paid short term, long term and life insurance
401(k) plans with company matching contributions
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Program
Perfect Attendance Awards
Employee Fitness Reimbursement

About Bericap

Bericap is a privately held family-owned company founded in 1926, and is one of the leading manufactureres of plastic closures for food, beverage and industrial markets.Bericap's plastic closures incorporate tamper evidency, sealing features, pouring features and are backed by our R & D centers in the U.S. and Europe.

Bericap produces more than 91 billion closures annually with 26 plants operating in 21 countires and employs more than 4,000 people. The quality of people is the one element that distinguishes one company from others; Bericap recognizes that it is the total sum of its employees' talen and professionalism that is responsible for its success. For this reason, the company makes every effort to attract the finest professionals, nuture their growth and place their capabilities at the service of its customers.

Bericap SC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, martial status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

You should be proficient in:

PLC Troubleshooting Skills
Equipment Troubleshooting
Electrical Schematics
Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
Troubleshooting Skills
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
Pneumatics Experience
Hydraulics Experience
Injection Molding Experience
Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Injection Molding Machine (Engel)