Maintenance-Setup Lead

Silgan Plastics; Ohio; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics in Ohio seeks a Maintenance and Set-Up Coordinator to oversee maintenance, equipment setup and adherence to product safety and quality standards in our Ohio facility. The role emphasizes coordination across maintenance, engineering and production and requires strong communication and problem-solving.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred engineering education, and extensive knowledge of blow molding machinery, industrial electrical, electronic,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with blow molding machinery or related engineering preferred.
• Strong technical background and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and setup activities to ensure product safety and quality.
• Recognize and prevent machine mechanical and process issues.
• Support engineering, process engineering and production departments.
• Develop and train staff on new equipment and repairs.
• Maintain knowledge of facility support equipment, HVAC and utilities.
• Follow safety regulations and enforce housekeeping.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical background

Confidentiality

Physical ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Emaint

AutoCAD

Oracle

Job description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: To coordinate the activities of maintenance and set-up efforts while maintaining the fundamental responsibility to ensure product safety and quality as it applies to all duties listed below;

• Can recognize and anticipate potential machine mechanical and process issues.
• Maintain equipment through preventative maintenance program while reacting to daily mechanical issues.
• Assist in the development of preventative maintenance written and electronic programs to execute facility needs.
• Provide support for Engineering, Process Engineering and production departments.
• Actively participate and develop training for new equipment, machine repair, component rebuilds and corrective actions.
• Must have a working knowledge of facility support equipment, HVAC, fire system and incoming utilities.
• Enforce Silgan safety regulations and ensure a high standard in housekeeping.
• Must have effective verbal and writing communication.
• Work unsupervised and organize staff in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to multitask and organize work thru priority lists.
• Have good project managements skills.
• Good computer skills: Microsoft Office, Emaint. (AutoCad and Oracle a plus)
• Must be willing and able to work off shifts and weekends.
• Requires a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Education

Required: High School diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred: Related Engineering degree

Experience

Required: General knowledge of blow molding machinery and processing.
Preferred: Related Engineering degree desired or minimum of 10 years' experience with advanced knowledge of industrial electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Skills

Required: Excellent communication & interpersonal skills; Strong technical background. Practice a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds continuously throughout the shift. Work involves continuous lifting, bending, reaching and twisting.

Preferred

Special requirements (if applicable): This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Mechanical aptitude a must.

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 the 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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - 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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

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 the supervisor.

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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.