Molding Mechanic

Molding Mechanic – Berry Global, Inc.

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Berry Global, we provide innovative and responsible packaging solutions that benefit our customers, people, and the planet.

Beyond safety, our shared values unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives, and protect the future. We champion our customers, adapt quickly in an ever-changing world, and make smart choices to safeguard our business and communities. We invest in our world‑class team, empowering colleagues to unlock their potential.

• Ensure production safety, product quality, and maximum operating efficiency.
• Conduct troubleshooting and adjustments on molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and processes to produce quality parts.
• Maintain machines and molds, including setup, removal, and full startup after mold changes.
• Mix material, keep hoppers full, and manage quality checks and paperwork.
• Operate equipment such as hand trucks for moving finished products and the capability to clean, grind, and load molds.
• Follow ISO and other quality management systems, keep a personal tool kit, and handle all related duties as assigned.

• Responsible for troubleshooting molding process-making adjustments to the machine, auxiliary equipment, to produce quality parts.
• Responsible for troubleshooting machines – ensuring proper operation to produce quality parts.
• Responsible for troubleshooting auxiliary equipment – ensuring all equipment functions properly.
• Answer alarm alerts on machines.
• Responsible for mold set‑up and removal.
• Responsible for mold and machine maintenance.
• Responsible for mixing material.
• Ensure machine hoppers are full of material.
• Input and extract information from the computer.
• Complete paperwork related to production, processing, quality, and scrap.
• Qualify quality checks.
• Use SPC knowledge.
• Conduct a full start‑up after a mold is set up.
• Train new mechanics on the machines and the process.
• Pull skids of finished product from the production floor to the Q‑area with a hand truck.
• Clean the area around machines.
• Grind parts and runners for reuse or resale.
• Follow ISO and Quality Management Systems.
• Maintain own tools and toolbox.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Manufacturing experience.
• Mechanical aptitude for line maintenance.
• Demonstrated processing capabilities.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to multi‑task.

• Work safely and follow safety rules and procedures.
• Handle cleaning solvents, polishing compounds, grease and oil.
• Understand molding, tooling, and machinery terminology for competent communication.
• Slide mold plates of varying weights when cleaning, assembling, or disassembling.
• Move parts or molds from production floor to repair area using a hand truck or cart.
• Lift boxes (up to 35 lb) from floor level to ~5 ft. high; stack-packed as needed.
• Push barrels up to 300 lb onto tumblers to mix material.
• Dump partial barrels into other barrels or gaylords.
• Use calipers, depth gauges, micrometers, and magna lines to accurately measure dimensions of finished products and tooling.
• Climb ladders for color changes.
• Use analytical ability to solve problems and execute a considered plan.
• Verically inspect parts for defects.
• Follow all General Manufacturing Practice procedures.
• Identify and report violations and unsafe conditions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations such as fire and accident.
• Follow all Department procedures and directives.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Berry Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Berry Global is a leading global manufacturer of packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products, delivering innovation, sustainability, and value to our customers worldwide.