Maintenance Technician Packaging *Dayshift*

Bericap

Buffalo, NY

Pay: $28+/hr

Shift: Full time

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 NY has a full-time, hourly opening for **a Maintenance Technician Packaging** reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

**Job Overview**

Ensure that the plant’s ability to deliver high-quality, precision-engineered closures is never compromised by equipment failure or inefficiency. Responsible for diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of equipment. To provide ongoing support to ensure uninterrupted production operations.

**Responsibilities**

**Technical Support & Diagnostic**

• Utilize PLCs and various equipment software platforms for advanced troubleshooting and repair.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on IMD vision systems to maintain quality control standard
• Serve as the in-house expert (“guru”) on PSG slitting and pleating systems, ensuring precision and reliability

**Daily Operations & Production Support**

• Provide immediate support for packaging equipment breakdowns to maintain production continuity
• Oversee packaging machine product changeovers across all required equipment with minimal disruption
• Offer after-hours technical support to technicians and production teams as needed

**Inventory & Cost Management**

• Manage parts ordering and inventory to support maintenance needs and reduce downtime
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternative sourcing and vendor negotiations

**Compliance & Safety**

• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to safety regulations and company procedures
• Initiate corrective actions for equipment or process non-conformances
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability within the maintenance team
• 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
• Attend communication meetings
• Participate in the See It, Sort It, Report It Continuous Improvement System
• Enforce strict compliance with safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and Bericap’s maintenance standards during all repair and service activities
• Identify and address non-conformance equipment, initiating root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence

**Maintenance Strategy & Scheduling**

• Lead predictive and preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment life and reduce reactive repairs
• Schedule and coordinate work for PMs and shift mechanics to ensure coverage and efficiency
• Provide support for injection molding equipment when required, collaborating across departments

**Reporting**

• Conduct thorough shift handovers with incoming/outgoing teams, clearly communicating equipment status, outstanding issues, and priority tasks
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, downtime logs, corrective actions, and shift performance metrics
• Provide timely updates to the Maintenance Manager on team performance, equipment reliability trends, and any critical incidents or improvement opportunities

**Skills & Abilities**

• Competent in several of the following areas: Windows based programs, blueprint reading, pneumatics, hydraulics, injection processing, electrical code, PLC troubleshooting, electrical controls, machine shop equipment, metal fabrication, mechanical principles, welding, brazing, plumbing and refrigeration
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills with co-workers, supervisors, and management
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
• Strong analytic skills to diagnose and repair mechanical issues

**Education**

• Technical college diploma in related field or Industrial Trade License is preferred

**Experience**

• 3-5 years’ experience in Facility equipment maintenance and repair
• High Speed Packaging equipment repair preferred
• Experience with Injection Molding Process and Troubleshooting preferred

**Reporting Structure**

• Position reports to the Maintenance Manager

**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 32 plants operating in 21 countries and employs more than 4,000 people. The quality