POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the Engineering Departments qualification of new or improved products with dimensional inspections and functional testing.

FUNCTIONS:

Performs all dimensional and visual inspection on the new and old products to ensure conformance to specifications and accuracy. Results from inspections determine the approval of new molds and existing mold enhancements. Utilizes measuring instruments such as calipers, drop indicator, depth gage, and optical comparator. Documents results on spreadsheets.Manufactures samples as needed and may be required to operate an injection molding machine or assembly machine.Performs statistical analyses and generate reports based on findings to include recommendations.Supports material review board and quality department with root cause analyses of defective product to assist in our continuous improvement effort.Evaluates and makes improvements to inspection/test procedures as needed and assists in training employees on new test procedures as required.When work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and availability.

Requirements:

Basic computer skills including word processing and spreadsheetsBasic report writing skills.Experience with a variety of measuring equipment.An understanding of basic statistics.

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.