Berry Global, Inc

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Automation Technician

Location US-NY-SOLVAY
Job ID
2025-27281
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Category
Manufacturing
Location : Address
1500 MILTON AVENUE

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.
 

Solvay, NY Plant PERKS:

  • Starting Pay $24.50/hour! Compensation Range: $24.50/hr-$33.00/hr
  • Semi Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
  • Full Benefits after 30 days
  • $1000.00 Sign On Bonus after 90 days
  • $2.00/hour differential for 12 hour night shift openings
  • $0.50/hour differential for 12 hour day shift openings
  • Work-life balance - average of 14 working days per month!
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Career progression opportunities and more!

 

 

Responsibilities

Purpose: As part of our Automation team, you will assist with performing all automation/robot repairs, PM’s and maintenance as needed.  This person will work daily troubleshooting electromechanical systems.  General and specific knowledge of PLC’s, HMI’s, servos, drives, PC troubleshooting and mechanical troubleshooting is strongly preferred.  The ideal candidate would have a strong work ethic and background fixing electromechanical systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
· Keep automation operational.  General shop floor support for automation equipment, once training is complete
· Support production floor by answering emergency equipment down requests

· Assist in rebuilding equipment as time allows, during periods of extended, planned downtime
· Preventative maintenance on all automation equipment and cleaning of automation equipment
· Complete Lockout Tagout training (on-site after hire date)
· Understands Importance of food safety, ISO and plant safety policies and is acting example to other employees after being properly trained

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1-2 years of direct experience with electromechanical systems strongly preferred.

  • Experience with PLC’s, HMI’s, servos, drives, PC troubleshooting and mechanical troubleshooting strongly preferred.

  • Experience with vision systems strongly preferred.

  • Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical prints, understand components and systems strongly preferred.
  • Ability to perform certain tasks such as lifting, standing, using lifting devices, exposure to heights of 15-20’ with safety harness, and working around stored energy (pneumatics, hydraulics, springs, etc.).

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