Night Shift Molding Technician

Silgan Specialty Packaging LLC; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Specialty Packaging LLC in Mequon, WI is seeking a manufacturing associate focused on molding operations and process monitoring. You will perform mold and colorant changes, verify in-mold labels, and ensure safety devices function on presses and auxiliary equipment.

You’ll set up workstations and complete startup/shutdown checklists to maintain production flow. The role requires reading, reporting, and adhering to safety and quality procedures, with 3-5 years related experience or a high

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience desired.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes, insert changes and assist with material changes as needed.
• Verify and change colorant per work order.
• Verify and change in-mold labels per work order.
• Ensure all safety devices are working on presses and auxiliary equipment while in operation.
• Set-up auxiliary equipment needed for the operation.
• Set-up workstations for optimum workflow.
• Complete Molding Start Up Shutdown Checklist (F-407) in a timely manner.
• Submit last shot and tool logbook with molds being returned; report any tool issues for repair.
• Clean the machine and return all components to storage.
• Review and record the process parameters for presses in operation.
• Identify and correct problems.
• Look for ways to improve process performance and increase efficiency.
• Make adjustments to the machine and processes to meet production requirements.
• Document all process changes and communicate with QA to verify tolerances.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
• The physical demands include standing, lifting up to 60 lbs, and operating in a loud environment.
• We follow a strict food safety policy per QFSMS.

Skills

Mold changes

Safety compliance

Process monitoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent or higher; or 3-5 years related experience

Tools

Tool logbook management

Job description

Silgan Specialty Packaging LLC in Mequon, WI is seeking a manufacturing associate focused on molding operations and process monitoring. You will perform mold and colorant changes, verify in-mold labels, and ensure safety devices function on presses and auxiliary equipment.

You’ll set up workstations and complete startup/shutdown checklists to maintain production flow. The role requires reading, reporting, and adhering to safety and quality procedures, with 3-5 years related experience or a high