Machine Operator

Silgan Containers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking an entry-level to mid-level role focused on maintaining safe operations and supporting injection and blow molding processes. The role emphasizes following safety procedures, quality controls, and daily equipment support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with changeovers, restarting equipment during production, and maintaining quality and process records; cross-training with quality, maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Education requirements: High School diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds continuously.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with machine and downstream changeovers as needed.
• Restart equipment during normal production runs for non-mechanical related issues.
• Maintain records for Quality, OEE and process improvements.
• Measure parts per control plans to ensure quality.
• Assist with troubleshooting during startup and production runs.
• Work with Quality, process technicians and maintenance; cross-train.
• Promote safety and wear PPE and GMP gear.
• Be aware of Emergency Exits and evacuation procedures.
• Follow LOTO procedures and do not operate untrained.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; housekeeping.

Skills

Lifting up to 35 pounds

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• Work and maintain a safe environment.


• Assist with machine and downstream changeovers as needed.


• Restart equipment during normal production runs for non-mechanical related issues.


• Maintain records for Quality, OEE and process improvements.


• Measure parts in accordance with the control plans and react accordingly to maintain good quality product.


• Assist with the trouble shooting of issues during startup and production runs.


• Work with Quality department, process technicians and maintenance and cross train.


• Promote safety and work safely throughout the facility following all Safety Policies.


• Wearing all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and required GMP gear.


• Be aware of all Emergency Exits and know procedures for Emergency Evacuation.


• Know the location of the SDS Safety Data Sheets and how to utilize properly.


• Know not to operate any equipment or perform any work without the proper training and authorization to complete the task safely.


• Always follow proper LOTO lock out/tag out procedures.


• Never remove or bypass machine guards and NEVER while the machine is in operation.


• Be cautious and aware of lift trucks and moving equipment.


• Report all injuries or accidents to the Department Lead or Manager immediately.


• Understand and follow plants housekeeping guidelines.


• Identify and implement lean and continuous improvement actions.


• All other duties as assigned.


• Member of the HACCP team upon request.


• Evaluates and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines.


• Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts/conditions.


• Effectively use verbal and written communications.


• Evaluates and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines.


• Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts/conditions.


• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.


• Perform sweeping, cleaning, sorting duties as necessary.


• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures.

EDUCATION

Preferred: High School diploma or GED equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Required

Injection and Blow Molding

SKILLS

Required

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds continuously throughout the shift.


• Work involves continuous lifting, bending, reaching and twisting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable)

This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Mechanical Aptitude a plus.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada

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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

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.

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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.