Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Process Technician is responsible for operating a given number of blow molding machines and makes necessary adjustments and repairs to ensure production of bottles are made in a safe, efficient and high-quality manner.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assignedOperate a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment producing bottles in a safe and high-quality method.Perform and/or assists in mold, insert and color changes on the line as necessary.Perform processing of blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.Monitor various resins, material handling and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.Make frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.Assist other Operators and maintenance personnel on mechanical repairs.Perform assigned preventative maintenance work.Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.Operate equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge and scrap.Properly identify regrind and scrap produced.Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift.Assist other Operators as needed.Responsible for training Set-up Technicians and Machine Operators. Work with engineering team with new product launches and development. Meet production targets and metrics. 

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: Relevant education and/or cumulative years of experience.

Preferred:

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

1-2 years of experience specifically in blow molding.

Preferred: BM experience preferred.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada) 

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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada 
 
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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. 
 
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.
 
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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.
 
Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws. 
 
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.