Technician

Job Title

This position is responsible for producing dispensing closures in a quality and cost efficient manner, troubleshooting process problems, and performing any necessary changes, as well as all elements of quality and productivity.

Functions

Ensures all molding automation equipment is running and maintains mold machines to standard. Updates standards and reviews set-ups to ensure machines are running to standards. Ensures labor efficiency standards are met.

Troubleshoot problems with the production process and notify appropriate individuals with the results in a timely manner. Determine root causes to problems arising from material and molding machines. Responsible for preparing work requests and communicating to appropriate departments to ensure proper repair and maintenance of molds, machines, process set up, mold and/or related ancillary equipment. Ensures all non-conforming material is moved to the MRB area with samples, cause and corrective action listed with the material.

Responsible for checking downscreen and lot size for upcoming changes. Start up machines as required with the appropriate mold color and material changes and mold repairs. Ensures mold color and material changes ensuring proper standards and specifications are met. Monitor all material and blend changes.

If problems are not repairable takes appropriate action to maintain production. Utilizes Mattec to receive true cavity count. Give samples of product to appropriate individual and complete the necessary paperwork. Verify cavity count correlation between MATTEC and the "BIN".

Ensures the cleaning of tie bars, ways, conveyors, cappers, and giraffe is accomplished to keep product free of oil and grease.

Analyze order status and expedite all priority jobs and finished goods on skids. Responsible for shutting off machines not being used over the weekend. Included in this responsibility is shutting off water, heat, pumps, water heaters etc.

Assists in the diagnosis of machine trouble areas by utilizing knowledge of inputs, outputs, and electronics.

Maintains a well-organized and clean shop floor complying with all safety standards and regulations. Maintains a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear. Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.