Machine Operator Floater

Silgan Holdings Inc.; Slatersville (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Holdings Inc. currently seeks a production operator to monitor molding machines, perform quality checks, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

You will attend up to five presses, inspect hourly for defects, and report issues to supervision or the team leader to ensure timely corrections and product quality. The role includes running grinders, managing runners, and assisting with assembly and inspection as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform quality checks on molded products hourly.
• Ability to monitor multiple presses per production schedule.
• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs and performing general housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production runs on molding machines and maintain clean work area.
• Inspect molded products hourly for defects and report issues to supervision.
• Operate grinders and presses to ensure products meet specifications and deadlines.
• Grind runners, check cappers for runners, and segregate rejected/accepted products.
• Perform assembly/inspection tasks as needed and maintain safe, orderly work area.

Skills

Quality control

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Tools

Molding presses

Grinders

Conveyors

Job description

This position is responsible for monitoring production runs/orders through the molding machines, checking for quality, and maintaining a clean work area throughout Main Molding and Polycams. Functions: Responsibilities include attending up to five presses based on production schedules and manufacturing requirements. Check all molded products hourly for defects. Report any defects to Team Leader/Processor for timely correction and problem solving. If Team Leader/Processor is not available Quality and Shift Supervisor should be notified. Responsible for grinding runners and checking cappers for runners. Clean track, bowls, conveyors and upright conveyor as necessary. Hygrade product for defects and perform quality checks. Complete label, place on box, and ensure rejected and accepted product is separated. Responsible for cleaning area ensuring a safe work environment. Operate and monitor grinders and presses ensuring the product is manufactured in accordance with specifications, schedules and deadlines. Maintains a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear. Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal. In performing assigned duties frequently, lifts/moves up to and including 35 lbs. Standing, walking, bending, crouching, squatting, and reaching are all required motions of the job. Secondary functions: May perform Assembly and Inspection functions. When work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and availability.

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.