Production Technician

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 as required.
• Report any issues with the tool that may require repair.
• Clean the machine and return all components no longer needed back to the proper storage location.

• 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, auxiliary equipment and operating processes as needed to ensure parts are meeting production requirements.
• Document all process changes.
• Communicate with the Quality Assurance Inspector to verify parts are meeting tolerances and customer requirements.

• All employees are required to understand and follow all Quality Food Safety Management System (QFSMS) policies and procedures.
• Employees are responsible for reporting problems with the QFSMS to a supervisor or manager.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or equivalency or higher; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience desired.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.