BDS Line Operator

silgancontainers; Deep River (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics in Connecticut is seeking a machine operator to safely run extrusion and blow molding equipment. You will monitor quality, document using WinSPC, and perform minor repairs as needed on day or night shifts with overtime potential.

Requires a GED, basic mechanical skills, ability to lift 35 lbs, and strong communication with co-workers. This is a full-time on-site role with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• GED is required; a high school diploma is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly.
• Basic mechanical skills and use of hand tools.
• Ability to operate PITs (Powered Industrial Trucks).

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment and follow Silgan safety policies.
• Ensure machines operate safely and meet GMP/housekeeping standards.
• Document bottle quality requirements and inspections.
• Maintain efficiency and reduce scrap on production lines.
• Diagnose problems and troubleshoot tasks logically.
• Perform minor repairs and daily housekeeping.
• Lift up to 35 lbs and climb ladders as needed.
• Record quality inspections in WinSPC software.

Skills

Reading & writing

Oral communication

Mechanical skills

Hand tools

Machinery safety

PIT operation

Lifting 35 lbs

Team communication

English fluency

Education

GED

High school diploma preferred

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Will promote a safe working environment. Understand and adhere to all Silgan Safety Policies and Procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers.
2. Ensuring machines are functioning safely in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards.
3. Understanding of bottle quality requirements and documentation of those requirements
4. Sustain efficiency and scrap on production machines that meet company goals.
5. Ability to effectively communicate machines, process, quality related issues.
6. Effectively diagnosed problems and logically troubleshoot tasks.
7. Effectively make minor mechanical repairs.
8. Perform daily housekeeping tasks.
9. Will promote a "teamwork" atmosphere by assisting where needed in housekeeping, organizing, packing, transporting corrugated, erecting corrugated, performing rework.
10. Perform master cleaning tasks when necessary.
11. Comply with directions from supervisors and managers.
12. Assist in troubleshooting of equipment.
13. Perform minor repairs to the machines during their shift.
14. Complete quality inspection and record them in our WinSPC software.
15. Mechanical and Process related troubleshooting on machines and equipment.
16. Follow GDP, Safety and PPE Guidelines.
17. Must be able to lift 35lb. bags of resin / concentrate.
18. Must be able to climb ladders and stand on feet for entirety of the shift.

AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable):

N/A

EDUCATION:

Required: GED

Preferred: High school diploma

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred: 6 months as a machine operator.
• Experience as a blow molding operator. 1 year Experience in Manufacturing.
• Manufacturing experience, extrusion molding is a plus.

SKILLS:

Required:

• Ability to read, write and communicate orally. Good attention to detail.
• Good mechanical skills and use of hand tools to perform basics repairs.
• Ability to enter machinery safely and unhindered by physical restriction.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Visual Inspections on product.
• Willingness to work 12 hours on either day or night shifts, weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to lift 35 Lbs.
• Have good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to operate PITs (Powered Industrial Trucks)

Preferred:

• Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.

LIMITATIONS & 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.

Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates 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.

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 perfor

Silgan Plastics 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 Plastics is a drug-free workplace.