Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist — Injection Molding

Is this the challenge you’ve been looking for?

• Do you enjoy diagnosing complex issues on PLC/PC-controlled machinery and getting lines back up fast?
• Are you comfortable switching from urgent safety-related fixes to planned PMs—and documenting both in MVP and OPS Tracker?
• Can you uphold GMPs on a food-grade floor while partnering with production, tooling, and leadership?
  
  

If so, Bericap SC, LLC has a full-time, hourly opening reporting to the Maintenance Manager. You’ll keep high-speed injection molding and packaging equipment running at peak performance so our teams deliver outstanding results.

What you will do

• Open your shift with a pass-down review; check the Maintenance Communication Board for open actions.
• Respond rapidly to safety-related machine issues and any emergency or potential emergency.
• Assist with PMs and repairs; when not on urgent work, complete and close MVP work orders.
• Record accurate details in OPS Tracker and MVP every day; contribute to CI projects from the Maintenance Manager.
• Support the tooling department and collaborate across departments to optimize equipment.
  
  

Safety, quality, and expectations

• Work safely and wear required PPE; maintain a clean, orderly workspace throughout the shift.
• Follow GMPs at all times (including no jewelry, cell phone, or nicotine in any form on the floor).
• Immediately report food safety concerns to the appropriate manager or supervisor.
• Lift up to 35 pounds unassisted; stand and walk for the full shift.
• Drive Continuous Improvement Programs; initiate corrective actions; capture opportunities in the See It, Sort It, Report It system.
• Flex to unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays; complete duties assigned by the Operations Manager.
  
  

What you bring

• Developing skills with Windows-based software, blueprint reading, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical code/controls, PLCs, machine shop equipment, metal fabrication, mechanical principles, and basic welding.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience replacing heater bands and heat relays; troubleshooting heat zones.
• Hands-on servicing of hydraulics, including replacing hydraulic pumps.
• Proficiency in diagnosing pneumatic systems.
  
  

Experience profile

• 1–2 years with PLC/PC-controlled machinery and in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting; experience repairing and maintaining plant utilities.
• Preferred: injection machine troubleshooting; high-speed packaging equipment repair; knowledge of injection processing.
• Preferred: background in ISO (or similar) quality systems and SQF (or similar) food safety systems.
  
  

Education

High school diploma or technical college diploma in a related field preferred.

Why Bericap

Founded in 1926 and still family-owned, Bericap is a global leader in plastic closures for food, beverage, and industrial applications. Our solutions feature tamper-evident, sealing, and pouring technologies backed by U.S. and European R&D. With more than 91 billion closures produced annually in 26 plants across 21 countries and a team of 4,000 employees, we invest in great people, develop their careers, and deliver for our customers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Perfect Attendance Awards
• Employee Fitness Reimbursement
  
  

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.