Lead Molding Technician: Process, Quality & Maintenance

Silgan Dispensing; Slatersville (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing is seeking a manufacturing operator to produce dispensing closures with a focus on quality and cost efficiency. The role involves leading the team, troubleshooting processes, and ensuring molding equipment runs smoothly while maintaining safety and productivity standards.

You will monitor setups, start-up changes, and material changes, and report issues promptly. The position emphasizes strong communication and adherence to safety procedures on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Produce dispensing closures in a quality, cost-efficient manner.
• Troubleshoot process problems and implement changes.
• Lead with excellent communication to the team and shift handoffs.
• Ensure all molding automation equipment runs and molds are maintained.
• Review setups to meet machine standards and run conditions.
• Monitor cycles, material flow, and part quality; document issues.

Job description

Silgan Dispensing is seeking a manufacturing operator to produce dispensing closures with a focus on quality and cost efficiency. The role involves leading the team, troubleshooting processes, and ensuring molding equipment runs smoothly while maintaining safety and productivity standards.

You will monitor setups, start-up changes, and material changes, and report issues promptly. The position emphasizes strong communication and adherence to safety procedures on the shop floor.