Mold Setter

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.