Automation Technician

About the position

Berry Global harnesses the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations. We develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry?

Responsibilities

• Perform PMs on regular intervals.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and Drives.
• Respond to reported automation, vision and robot issues.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, mechanical and electrical problems.
• Replace necessary components, such as sensors, electric wiring, cylinders, bearings, conveyors, motors, air/vacuum lines and valves.
• Work with assembly line Operators as needed to troubleshoot problems.
• Assist with training on all automation, robot, and vision systems.
• Communicate all changes and all important information to the Manager or Supervisor.
• Ensure all system performances are optimized and running safely.
• Record accurate production data that includes all necessary information needed for tracking purposes.
• Perform housekeeping responsibilities as necessary on a daily, weekly, monthly maintenance schedule.
• Support and maintain all policies of the company including but not limited to ISO Standards, Health and Safety Requirements, Continuous Improvement, and standard work procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Relieve assembly line Operators as needed to meet production requirements.

Requirements

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must be mechanically and electrically inclined.
• Must be safety and quality conscious at all times.
• 5-7 years maintenance and automation experience preferred.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Additional training may be required to retain position.
• Must be familiar with the operation of PLCs, Drives, and robots.
• Must be responsible, self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Must be able to make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Must have a willingness to take a 'hands on' approach during times of process interruption.