Molding Maintenance Technician
Silgan Dispensing Systems

Job Info

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ABOUT US:

Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands. We help brands enhance peoples' lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable.

At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe, and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values. We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive, and sustainably focused. We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team.

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician position is an important role on the Silgan Dispensing team and is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their skills. Our machines help produce thousands of our dispensing products each day. So, it's important to keep them running efficiently and continuously.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe equipment in operation and evaluate potential problems for future repairs.
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Adjust function parts of equipment and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Install special functional and structural parts in equipment.
• Lubricate and clean parts.
• Start equipment to test their performance.
• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to repair or make spare parts.
• Repair electrical equipment.
• Clean photoelectric equipment with contact cleaner.
• Remove and rebuild escapements by disassembling and replacing worn parts.
• Dismantle air cylinders and rebuild by replacing worn parts.
• Locate and repair pneumatics leaks and electrical faults with a multimeter.
• Adjusting feeding tracks and escapement by adding or removing shims.
• Replace motors, motor control and clutches.
• Trouble-shoot and repair electric motors.
• Replace conveyor belts by removing and disassembling conveyors.
• Remove parts jam by pulling bad parts out with required tool.
• Clean parts using solvents.
• Trouble-shoot with programmer using keyboard.
• Rebuild assembly equipment to upgrade for scrap reduction, quality improvements, etc.
• Develop cost savings ideas and implement same.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime. The regular schedule for this position exceeds eight hours per day, 40 hours per week. Additional overtime is assigned as needed.

• Must follow all work rules and policies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong mechanical ability.

Ability to read, interpret engineer drawings.

Knowledge of Injection Mold Process / Tooling.

General knowledge of common molding resins (Polypropylene, Polyethylene, etc.).

Must be able to understand and perform to quality standards and methods.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The desire to expand knowledge base.

Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations provided):

Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs.

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor.

Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping.

Benefits:

Those who join our team will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees and much more! Silgan dispensing also has a shift differential pay for hourly employees on 2nd and 3rd and for weekend work.

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.

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