Machine Operator Floater

Silgan Dispensing; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing is seeking a dependable Machine Operator Floater to support on-site production in Slatersville, Rhode Island. You will operate power-assisted assembly equipment, monitor molding runs, and ensure parts meet quality standards while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

The role involves changing lining rolls, inspecting parts for defects, labeling finished boxes, and coordinating with the quality team to resolve issues and keep production on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience operating power-assisted molding equipment.
• Ability to perform visual quality inspections and defect segregation.
• Able to perform housekeeping and maintain clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor LINING and molding machines to meet schedules.
• Check parts for defects and segregate scrap.
• Perform quality checks and label boxes.
• Change lining rolls as needed.
• Maintain safe and orderly work area.

Skills

Power-assisted assembly

Calipers

Quality inspection

Machine operation

Tools

Lining machine

Polycams

Job description

## Machine Operator FloaterApply: On Site: Slatersville, Rhode Island: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R1000528**POSITION SUMMARY:** This position is responsible for performing power assisted assembly operations on LINING machines and monitoring production runs/orders through the molding machines, checking for quality, and maintaining a clean work area throughout Assembly, Main Molding and Polycams. **Functions:** Utilizes a variety of instruments such as calipers, air hoses, and picks. Picks are used to clear jams in the machines. Operates power-assisted machinery to assemble components (caps, lining and spouts). Visually inspects parts/assemblies for defects. The machine segregates defective parts/assemblies for rework/scrap, all scrap is placed in boxes and marked accordingly. Completed boxes must be dated and initialed and returned to Quality Control for testing. Operators are also responsible for changing lining rolls when empty or the job order changes. Responsibilities include attending up to five presses based on production schedules and manufacturing requirements. Checking all molded products hourly for defects. Grinding runners and checking cappers for runners. Cleaning tracks, bowls, conveyors and upright conveyors as necessary. Hygrade product for defects and perform quality checks. Completing labels, placing on box, and ensure rejected and accepted product is separated. Operate and monitor grinders and presses ensuring the product is manufactured in accordance with specifications, schedules and deadlines. Report issues/defects to Team Leader/Processor/Supervisor for timely correction and problem solving. Maintains a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear ensuring a safe work environment. . Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal.***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.*