Job Description
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 opening for a
Mold Setter reporting to the Tooling Manager
. This role will provide support to help us produce plastic parts at a high-quality standard by performing the proper set-up and removal of molds from injection molding presses to include the cleaning and inspecting of mold components before changing them out.
Key Responsibilities: • Ensures that all work undertaken is carried out safely and without injury
• Ensures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are always followed (no jewelry, cell
phone, nicotine in any form, etc.)
• Ensure all quality, food safety, safety, environmental as well as all other Company
policies and procedures are followed
• Ensure that all quality, food safety, safety and environmental 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 See It, Sort It, Report It system
• Able and willing to wear appropriate PPE as required
• Able to work unscheduled overtime, weekends and holidays as needed
• Duties as assigned by Tooling Manager
Mold Setting Functions • Performing mold related services to schedule (dates due and duration of downtime)
• Setting and pulling molds in and out of the machines as the schedule requires
• Ensure the proper tagging and storing of molds
• Perform cavity plates to remove plastic bubbles from Hot Runner tips when required
• Maintaining the following: inspection of mold clamps and bolts, water fittings, hoses,
ensuring the ejector rods are the correct size and are in satisfactory condition, inspection of hot runner cables, cleaning of hot runner controller, cleaning of platen surfaces while mold is out
• Responsible for ensuring all part containment components are in place and do not
interfere with other mold or press components; this may require some fabrication
• Responsible for continuous improvement of part containment
• Responsible for cleanup of water, grease and oil after mold installs
• Responsible for checking all MLS systems for proper alignment as dictated by the
schedule
• Ensure appropriate tools are used and inspected for damage or wear• Responsible for maintaining records in computerized maintenance management system
• Execute molding related activities in a manner that achieves the department KPI's
• Providing support to the maintenance and mold technicians as required
Skills • Competent in several of the following areas: pneumatics, hydraulics, machine shop
equipment, metal fabrication, mechanical principles and basic math
• Basic riggings skills to manage assembled molds and mold plates
• Working knowledge of injection molding machines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and in writing
• Basic computer skills
Experience • Experience in the following areas: hot runner system repair, close tolerance components and injection molding machine function
• Working knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system
• 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
manufacturers 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 countries
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' talent and
professionalism that is responsible for its success. For this reason, the Company makes every
effort to attract the finest professionals, nurture 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 identity or
expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Shift work, Weekend work