Preventative Maintenance/Machinist Technician-M-F 7A-3P

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation seeks an experienced machinist to join its production team. The role requires operating and maintaining a manual lathe and milling machines, reading drawings and blueprints, and ensuring output meets specifications.

Strong safety discipline and the ability to multitask are essential. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a trade certificate and at least 2 years of machinist experience; vocational schooling or an apprenticeship is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with trade certification.
• Minimum 2 years of machinist experience; apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and maintain a safe work environment per standards.
• Inspect areas for unsafe acts and communicate findings.
• Operate and maintain manual lathe and milling machines.
• Review samples/instructions to understand specifications.
• Mark material, plan actions, and monitor output for quality.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Mathematics & measurement

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Strong work ethic

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade certificate

2 years machinist experience

Vocational school or apprenticeship (preferred)

Tools

Manual lathe

Milling machines

Calipers & indicators

Job description

Evaluates, and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines. Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts/conditions. Effectively use verbal and written communications. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Perform sweeping, cleaning duties as necessary. Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures. Operate and maintain manual lathe and milling machines. Review samples, drawings, or instructions to understand specifications of output. Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping. Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of job. Monitor output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects. Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor/major damages.

EDUCATION

Required: High School diploma or equivalent, trade certificate and minimum of 2 years of machinist work experience. Preferred: Vocational school or apprenticeship.

SKILLS

Required and follow direction. Mathematical skills and analytical abilities. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds continuously throughout the shift. Work involves lifting, bending, reaching, and twisting. Strong commitment to safety a must, strong mechanical aptitude, ability to multitask and prioritize task, self-motivated, work with minimal supervision, good written & verbal communication skills, good work ethic, analytical in nature, strong problem solver, and good trouble shooting skills. Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail. Preferred: Knowledge and understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable)

This positon requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Mechanical Aptitude a plus. While performing the essential functions and suites of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands & arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. required: Education and experience in using and maintaining manual lathe and milling machine. Ability to use precision tools, (e.g. calipers and indicators) to take accurate measurements. Ability to read blueprints, schematics, manuals.

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.

This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging.

We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.