• Automation Technician Day Shift

    Berry Global (Libertyville, IL)


    Overview

     

    About Berry

     

    Harnessing 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? For more information, visit our website , or connect with us on LinkedIn or X.

    Benefits of being a part of the (Site) Berry plant include:

    + Competitive Base Salary

    + 11 Paid Holidays

    + Paid Vacation

    + Referral Bonus

    + Four Medical Plan options

    + HSA/FSA Savings Account

    + VSP Vision Care

    + Dental Plan

    + Healthy 401K Match

    + Aflac Supplemental Plans

    + Company provided Short-term & Long-term Disability & Life Insurance

    + Employee Discount Program

    + Career Progression Opportunities

    Overview

    + **Shift - 12 Hour 6:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. (Work life balance)**

    + **Average 14 working days per month.**

    + **Internal & External Robust Training Available (Ivy Tech)**

    + **Hourly Wage up to $25-$35 an hour**

    + **Benefits after 30 days**

    Summary:

    Perform all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as set forth in machine manuals and by company policy pertaining to automated equipment

    Responsibilities

    Areas of Responsibility and Authority:

    Support and improve current automation and auxiliary equipment conditions.

     

    + Support and maintain all policies of the company including but not limited to ISO Standards, Health and Safety Requirements, Continuous Improvement as well as standard work procedures.

    + Design, implement, test, and maintain (preventive maintenance) automated manufacturing equipment and systems.

    + Analyze products to be manufactured, create mechanical design documents, and design the automated equipment to produce products in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

    + Act as the project technical lead and maintain technical project files.

    + Data collection from plant automation.

    + Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.

    + Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.

    + Support production by troubleshooting and programming plant automation.

    + Responsible for programming and designing PLC controls for new equipment.

    + Project management on new automation projects.

    + Create OPL and SOP for automative equipment

    + Train technicians

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Qualification and requirements:

    + PLCs -Understanding of AC and DC motors; Understanding of servo systems

    + Motors and Drives - Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and read electrical prints. Ability to wire industrial control systems including 480V/120V/24V power, drives, motors, I/O and sensors

    + Electrical Skills - Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and read electrical prints. Ability to wire industrial control systems including 480V/120V/24V power, drives, motors, I/O and sensors

    + Robotics - Basic understanding of robot operations; Understanding of I/O and interfacing, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience

    + MMIs - Understanding of basic concepts, familiar with PanelView Plus and PanelView hardware. Ability to use RSView Studio and PanelBuilder software

    + Vision Systems - Understanding of Cognex/DVT software. Ability to design, diagnose, and troubleshoot vision applications. Ability to use DVT FrameWork and visLOC software is a plus

    + Manufacturing environment.

    + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

    + Works in both manufacturing and office environment

    + Must be able to stand/walk 80% of the time.

    + Exposed to moderate to high noise levels.

    + Robotics: 3 years (Required)

    + Electrical troubleshooting: 2 years (Required)

    + Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

    + Job Type: Full-time - 12 Hour Day shift

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/35078/automation-technician-day-shift/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)

     

    **Location** _US-IL-LIBERTYVILLE_

    **Job ID** _2025-35078_

    **Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_

    **Category** _Maintenance_

    **Location : Address** _1515 FRANKLIN BLVD_