Automation & Maintenance Technician – Blow Molding

Silgan Plastics; Ligonier (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics is seeking an experienced maintenance/engineering professional in Indiana to improve operational efficiency of BDS blow molding machinery. You will rebuild and upgrade machines, install new systems, and mentor maintenance staff.

Requirements include strong mechanical/electrical skills, ability to read schematics and drawings, and knowledge of AutoCAD and PLCs. Plastics processing knowledge is a plus; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical and electrical skills.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• PLC knowledge.
• Problem solving skills.
• Self-starter - can work unsupervised.
• Familiarity with plastics and plastics processing a plus. Ability to learn plastics blow molding processing a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct capital projects and machine rebuild.
• Assist with hands on installation, replacement, or repair of electrical and mechanical machine components.
• Assist with identifying and overcoming machine issues using problem solving skills.
• Read and develop engineering drawings as well as electrical schematics to diagnose problems and develop solutions for equipment issues.
• Troubleshooting equipment and systems after their installation
• Support engineering team with designing layouts of systems and equipment.
• Installing new systems or equipment
• Training maintenance employees on the maintenance of installed systems and equipment
• Understanding blueprints and schematics to correctly install a system or piece of equipment
• Helping engineers develop new methods or products.
• Communicating with customers and vendors about new systems and equipment and how to operate them.
• Suggesting improvements in work processes to increase efficiencies.
• Mentoring maintenance and technical team members.
• Communicate progress of assigned projects to the plant team with supporting documents.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Schematic reading

AutoCAD

MS Office

PLC knowledge

Problem solving

Self-starter

Plastics processing knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Silgan Plastics is seeking an experienced maintenance/engineering professional in Indiana to improve operational efficiency of BDS blow molding machinery. You will rebuild and upgrade machines, install new systems, and mentor maintenance staff.

Requirements include strong mechanical/electrical skills, ability to read schematics and drawings, and knowledge of AutoCAD and PLCs. Plastics processing knowledge is a plus; associate degree preferred.