Plastics Process Technician

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Responsibilities

PURPOSE:

The Process Technician is a mid-level technical position that is responsible for setting and maintaining machine processes within acceptable quality parameters for the production of quality blow molded and/or injection molded parts in conformance with product standards

BERRY GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow all Berry safety and environmental policies and procedures

Follow OSHA rules and regulations

Monitor quality of product; inspects bottles for defects, inspects boxes for damage and properly follows customer pack patterns

Communicates and cooperates with other employees in a positive and constructive manner to achieve the Goals of the Department and the Plant

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines; wear protective clothing, long-sleeved shirt, jeans or slacks, hair net, latex gloves and practices good hygiene

Willing and able to work overtime when needed

Identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel

Effectively respond in an Emergency Situation such as Fire, and Accident and direct the activities of others

Follow all Department Procedures and Directives

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to operate all Stretch Blow Molding (SBM), Injection Molding (IM) and Reheat and Blow (RHB) machine platforms

Basic understanding of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) regarding Intrinsic Viscosity (IV), dew point, drying systems etc.

Basic understanding of physics, e.g. time, pressure, velocity, machine synchronization and correct timing in regard to the process

Read and understand product part drawings, prints and quality control plans. Knowledge of the different attributes and ability to measure them to determine if the part meets specification.

Assist in mold changes, setups and inputting the process

Assists in tooling and machine maintenance

Basic technical understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and troubleshooting

Can verify proper operation of our systems - PET drying systems, chilled water, tower water, high and low compressed air

Strong communication and computer skills

Provide technical training

Assist outside vendors in qualifying new tooling

Maintain set-up sheets

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma/GED

1 year experience in a technical position

Must be able to pass a background check and drug test

Capable of lifting (up to 35 pounds).

Must be able to follow all department procedures and directives.

Must be able to perform all duties in a safe and effective manner.

Must have written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Extensive experience with SBM, RHB and IMM machines, including Nissei, Aoki, Sidel and Husky machine platforms.

Computer literate in Word, Excel and Power Point.

Regular Full-Time