Technician

Silgan Dispensing; Slatersville (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing seeks a skilled molding technician to support the production of dispensing closures. You will work under guidance to set up machines, adjust parameters, and help ensure product quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining molding equipment, troubleshooting issues, performing changeovers, entering data into ERP, training operators, and collaborating with engineering to uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Molding industry.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical.
• Safety-focused and quality-driven.

Responsibilities

• Produce dispensing closures in a quality and cost efficient manner.
• Set up and clean molding machines per standard practices.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues; adjust parameters as needed.
• Enter data into ERP and databases.
• Train operators as needed; communicate requirements to shifts.
• Assist Engineering and Tool Room to maintain cavitation standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Perform material and product changeovers and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety oriented

Troubleshooting

Read procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

HMI

Mold controller

Conveyance system

Pumps

Job description

• This position is responsible for producing dispensing closures in a quality and cost efficient manner, assists in troubleshooting process problems, and performing any necessary changes. This position is responsible for assisting Sr. Technicians in maintaining all elements of product quality and process productivity.


• Sets up and cleans molding machines according to standard practices
  
  
  • Uses HMI, mold controller, material conveyance system, water heater, water supply, pumps...
  
  


• Adjusts process with guidance from Sr. Technician to produce product within specifications
  
  
  • Heats, timing, speeds, minor mold adjustments...
  
  


• Assists with automation equipment setup as needed
  
  
  • Closing machines, box fillers, assembly machines, picker arms, hopper loaders, lining machines, diverters...
  
  


• Troubleshoots process and equipment issues


• Performs material and product changeovers


• Enters data into ERP and databases as required


• Trains operators as needed


• Communicates requirements, changes, and issues to other departments/shifts as required


• Assists in evaluation of non-conforming material and corrective action process


• Works with Engineering and Tool Room to maintain cavitation standards


• Is a steward for efficient material, labor, and energy usage


• Maintains good housekeeping practices


• Ensures compliance with all processes, procedures, documentation, safety, and quality standards


• Ensures material and inventory transactions are completed accurately


• Actively participates in continuous improvement

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Minimum 3 years of experience in Molding industry


• Ability to pass pre-employment physical


• Safety focused

Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures

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.

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.