Sr. Eyelet Toolmaker

Silgan Dispensing; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Overtime pay

Shift differential

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing is seeking a Sr. Eyelet Toolmaker to maintain tooling processes for eyelet stamping and support production scheduling. You will troubleshoot tools, set up presses, and work from engineering blueprints to meet tolerances and quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years with Baird and Waterbury Farrel equipment, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read blueprints. Candidates should be prepared for hands-on tool room work and collaboration across the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on with US Baird machines (325, 219, 437) and Waterbury Farrel (10, 12 frame)
• Able to read blueprints and interpret specifications
• Experience with metal forming on high-speed transfer presses a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, construct, alter and repair complex eyelet tooling and fixtures
• Insert tooling and troubleshoot eyelet tools and presses
• Follow blueprints and specs to resolve tolerances and cost issues
• Use precision measuring instruments to ensure quality
• Run and set up tool room equipment for eyelet transfers
• Troubleshoot and repair production tooling and components

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Metal forming

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinding machines

Power saws

Honing machines

Jig boring

Hydraulic presses

Arbor presses

Job description

Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite perfume there’s a good chance you’re using a sprayer, pump or closure we make!! We help brands enhance peoples’ lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable.

At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe, and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values. We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive, and sustainably focused. We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team

Expected Results:

The Sr. Eyelet Toolmaker is required to maintain the control of processes in Eyelet Stamping. The role also provides support to the execution of the production schedule including anything from component changes, setups, and start-ups. The role is required to assist / support in all areas of Eyelet stamping, regardless of the task, to facilitate hands on teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, layout, construct, alter and repair a wide variety of complex tools such as transfer/progressive dies, punches, jigs, fixtures, pins, gauges, and including complete press and automated assembly tooling
• Insert tooling and troubleshooting of various eyelet tools and presses
• Follows specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data in order to confer with engineering to resolve design problems as they relate to dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
• Requires knowledge of equipment such as Lathes, milling machines, all types of grinding machines, power saws, honing machines, jig boring, hydraulic, and manual arbor and other types of presses and all other tool room equipment.
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of issues: complicated tools, gears, pulleys, sensors, etc.
• Must be able to run all manual tool room equipment to make and groom tooling for eyelet transfer presses.
• Lay out work and perform most difficult and exacting bench and machine operations to construct, fit and assemble highly complicated eyelet tools, dies and gauges
• Plans and performs a sequence of tool room machine operations where recognized methods are available on work involving close tolerances and fits requiring judgment to make general decisions on quality, tolerances, etc.
• Setup and troubleshoot complex production tooling and component quality issues at the press
• Follows specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data in order to confer with engineering to resolve design problems as they relate to dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
• Repairs and replaces production tooling when needed
• Skilled bench work, fitting, assembling, adjusting, and repairing of production equipment and tooling.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• 5 or more years of direct hands-on with US Baird specifically (325, 219, 437, 337) and Waterbury Farrel machines (10 and 12 frame)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Able to read blueprints
• Ability to handle all aspects of metal forming from print to production
• Experience with deep drawn metal products in high-speed transfer presses and/or cosmetic parts is a plus
• Ability to prioritize work is essential
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Min of High School Diploma or GED Required

Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations provided):

• Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor.
• Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping.

Those who join our team will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees and much more! Silgan dispensing also has a generous shift differential pay for hourly employees on 2nd and 3rd shift.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

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.