Responsibilities:

Perform all required necessary preventive maintenance on injection molds and compression tooling.Must be able to operate molding machines, conveyance equipment and auxiliary equipment to diagnose malfunctions, and to affect repairs.Troubleshoot and diagnose pneumatic, hydraulic, or mechanical malfunctions on injection and compression molders.Consult OEM manuals to identify proper machine specific procedures, parts identification, pm schedules and frequency, troubleshooting, etc.Perform adjustments and setups on a variety of equipment in support of production and in accordance with company developed SWIS documents and all safety procedures.Maintain a clean and safe work area and report / correct all unsafe working conditions.Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.Check and maintain quality of product being produced by identifying acceptable and non-acceptable product in accordance with Quality policies and procedures.Actively participate on teams and offer suggestions for improvement.Answer machine alarms as they occur and identify and address the root cause.Follow all 5S guidelines.Strictly adhere to Lock Out/Tag Out policy.Conduct TPM activities as required.Input Maintenance work orders into the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (EAM).Maintain a documented process for mold / tooling history and repairs completed.Perform weekly, monthly, and annual preventive maintenance on all required molds, tooling and equipment.Perform root cause analysis for safety, quality, and processing issues.Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of our work and environment.Comply with all company policies.Collaborate with other maintenance personnel, and outside technical support as needed.Minimizes down time by coordinating repairs with the Production Scheduler.Maintains good communications with Production and Maintenance Departments.Maintains ongoing list of projects with critical path timeline items with statuses and estimated completion dates.Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.Ensures the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion.

Requirements:

Must be accurate and trustworthy with a positive attitude that embraces change and continuous improvement in a fast paced and dynamic environment.Technical degree preferred or equivalent technical experience (1-5 years) in an industrial manufacturing or machining environment.Able to use calipers, micrometers, indicators to measure mold components.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent personal leadership and organizational skills.Thorough understanding of mechanical maintenance required.Computer skills to include MS Office and Microsoft Outlook.Working knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).Good mathematical and analytical skills.Ability to read schematics.Complete online training to demonstrate competency.

Physical Requirements:

Repetitive bending from the upright position to approximately a 45-degree angle.Ability to maneuver in various positions including kneeling, sitting, laying down, as well as working at heights reaching 60 feet.Pulling or pushing a hand jack with product weighing up to 1200 pounds.Ability to transport heavy equipment and parts to various locations within the facility.Ability to operate and manipulate heavy equipment when necessary.Ability to lift 50 pounds.

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.

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