Plant Engineer

Silgan Plastics; Indiana, Seymour (PA, TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated engineering professional to provide crucial support for plant operations. This role involves managing capital projects, optimizing workflows for efficiency, and ensuring the reliability of essential infrastructure. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will identify productivity enhancements and develop training documentation to elevate manufacturing methodologies. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact operational success and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing and maintenance experience required.
• Project execution experience with complex capex projects > $250K.
• Basic understanding of ladder logic and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for plant operations and capital projects.
• Identify and implement productivity improvements for plant efficiencies.
• Oversee plant infrastructure to maintain and enhance reliability.

Skills

Manufacturing Maintenance

Project Management

Cost Reduction

Utilities Management

Industrial Electricity

2D CAD Drawing

Education

High School Diploma

Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

2D CAD Software

Job description

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This position provides engineering support and project management for plant operations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plant engineering/capital projects. (Scope, cost, justification, timing and execution)
• Cost reduction and work flow optimizations to improve plant efficiencies.
• Identify and implement productivity improvements.
• Oversee plant infrastructure to maintain and enhance reliability, i.e. compressed air, chilled water and tower water and electrical distribution.
• Provide general plant engineering support as required.
• Provide engineering, PPE, or training solutions to high exposure areas based on near miss or incident reports.
• Development of training documentation for equipment and best demonstrated manufacturing methodology. Improve preventive Maintenance program through growth of E-Maintenance.

AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable):

EDUCATION:

Required: High School Diploma + 5 years in manufacturing and maintenance experience

Preferred: Engineering Degree (i.e. Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical)

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Required: 3 - 5 years manufacturing maintenance experience with emphasis on utilities, infrastructure, and manufacturing equipment as well as project execution

Preferred: Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel and Project). Experience in plastics manufacturing equipment. Maintenance experience and project management in complex capex projects > $250K

Drawing Skills: 2D CAD drawing skills for plant layouts and equipment requests. 3D modeling capability is a plus

Industrial Electricity and Controls:

Basic knowledge of industrial power distribution

Basic understanding of ladder logic and control systems

Pneumatic Control design is a plus

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 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.

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 their 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.