Toolmaker/Machinist (Second Shift)

Location: Erie Tool Shop
Supervisor: Tooling Machine Supervisor

About the role

Construct, refurbish and repair mold components using CNC and manual machines.

Journeyman Level I: Assist Area Supervisor in organizing and directing the activities of employees in the primary area.

Responsibilities

• Use caution and support systems to assure a safety event-free facility.
• Respond to any emergency or potential emergency following established procedures.
• Observe, respond, and report any instance of product, service, or quality systems non-conformity.
• Maintain security diligence, including control of key cards, preventing unauthorized entry, and proper maintenance/security of Berry equipment and information.
• Successfully complete primary duties and associated training.
• Pause activities and notify Safety lead regarding potentially unsafe work environments or practices.
• Initiate action to prevent occurrences of non-conformity of product, service, or quality systems.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Suggest actions for continual improvement to products, processes, or systems and verify implementation of solutions.

Primary Duties

• Operate assigned CNC or manual machines.
• Use precision measuring tools to accurately record dimensions of components.
• Assist superiors in day-to-day activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop.
• Work overtime as needed.

Level III

• Develop a better understanding of machine functions and the setup process.
• Learn Mastercam, CNC, and/or Mazatrol programming.
• Learn how to hold tight tolerances in efficient time.

Level II

• Hold tight tolerances in efficient time.
• Program using Mastercam, CNC, and/or Mazatrol.
• Perform general CNC operations from setup to finish dimension.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Develop skills in quality investigation, CMM operation, Assembly, or other focus areas within the Tool Shop.
• Use shop schedule to accurately schedule operations within individual work cell.
• Assist superiors with workflow in the shop and completion schedule.

Level I

• Train and assist Level III and II Journeymen to hold tight tolerances in efficient time.
• Read blueprints and direct others on processes.
• Use shop schedule to accurately schedule projects within area cells.
• Assist superiors with decision-making in machining processes, quality investigation, and/or CMM operation.

Requirements

• High school education/GED equivalent.
• Ability to occasionally climb on and off a forklift safely and without assistance.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift in high traffic, low clearance areas without posing a safety risk to others.
• Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
• Able to accurately read blueprints.
• Ability to push/pull loads of approximately 75 lbs at a minimum of 10 times per day/shift.
• Able to stand/walk for 7.5 hours of an 8-hour shift.

Journeyman Level III

• Must be a Certified Journeyman Tool Maker or have equivalent experience.
• Has experience in at least one of the following areas: Grinding, Mill, Lathe, Welding, Polish, EDM, Turn, Quality, and/or Assembly.

Journeyman Level II

• Strong work history of consistent attendance and overtime flexibility.
• Must be a Certified Journeyman Tool Maker or have equivalent experience.
• Has significant experience in at least two of the following areas: Grinding, Mill, Lathe, Welding, Polish, EDM, Turn, Quality, and/or Assembly.
• Ability to program using Mastercam, CNC, and/or Mazatrol.
• Understands the injection or blow molding process and how each component affects the total outcome.

Journeyman Level I

• Must be a Certified Journeyman Tool Maker.
• Strong work history of consistent attendance and overtime flexibility.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct employees.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced knowledge of Mastercam, CNC, and/or Mazatrol software.
• Fully understand the injection or blow molding process and how each component affects the total outcome.
• Significant expertise in two or more of the following areas: Grinding, Mill, Lathe, Welding, Polish, EDM, Turn, Quality, and/or Assembly.

Preferred Skills

• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees (varies by location).
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year (varies by location).
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).