Maintenance & Setup Lead: Drive Equipment Reliability

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation is seeking a maintenance professional to coordinate setup and maintenance activities ensuring product safety and quality. You will address machine issues, participate in PM programs, and support engineering and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to work unsupervised while leading safety and housekeeping standards. Some off-shift weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; related engineering degree preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and setup activities to ensure product safety and quality.
• Recognize and anticipate potential machine and process issues.
• Maintain equipment via preventative maintenance program and address daily mechanical issues.
• Assist in development of preventative maintenance programs (written/electronic).
• Provide support for Engineering, Process Engineering and production departments.
• Participate in training for new equipment and repairs; develop component rebuilds and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of facility support equipment, HVAC, fire systems and utilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical background

Confidentiality & professionalism

Lifting 40 lbs

Mechanical aptitude

HVAC knowledge

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Emaint

Job description

Silgan Plastics Corporation is seeking a maintenance professional to coordinate setup and maintenance activities ensuring product safety and quality. You will address machine issues, participate in PM programs, and support engineering and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to work unsupervised while leading safety and housekeeping standards. Some off-shift weekends may be required.