IBM Process Technician

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Settings Bottle manufacturing plant; high-speed

equipment; moderate to high noise level; skilled and non-skilled labor; one shift to round the clock continuous operation; high level of communication with peers and supervisors; moderate to large floor areas to cover, high paced activity, 8-hour shift or 12-hour shift, high level of mental and visual alertness.

EXEMPT:

         ☒No

       ☒Hourly

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This position provides support for the daily activities in the Set-up Process department and acts as a leader for all technicians in the Penn Yan facility.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

This includes the responsibilities and duties of the job and should cover all performance areas.

Guidelines:

Must follow and enforce Silgan Safety, Quality and GMP policies. Able to support Silgan Penn Yan with stretch blow processing issues in the manufacturing of plastic containers. Able to effectively communicate with plant process set up technicians to resolve issues either by phone or by traveling into the plant. Capable of assisting process engineers by applying plastic processing knowledge and experience to evaluate new products and make design recommendations to improve process capability Ability to read and understand product part drawings and specifications and fully understand what features are critical to part function and performance. Able to provide independent recommendations for product design or process changes to improve product or processes based on Manufacturing needs. Ability to troubleshooting on stretch blow molding equipment and support technicians when break downs occur or containers are not running to quality standards. Troubleshoot Bottle and Jar defects Perform preventative maintenance on Tooling Quality Inspection requirements Operate forklift Operating production equipment in stretch blow molding machines like USB’s and Aoki’s, Jomar, Uniloy Perform and assist in production machinery change overs and process set ups. Work closely with and support company process engineers to help develop new processes and new containers. Determine optimum processes to meet product performance requirements. Work closely with color suppliers and customer service to ensure success on all future color orders. run all new color samples Some heavy lifting-up to 80 lbs. Leak detector knowledge a plus Basic knowledge of hand tools.

EDUCATION:

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: SPC knowledge

EXPERIENCE:

Required: N/A

Preferred: High-volume output environment, shop floor experience, bottle experience

SKILLS:

            Required: Excel, math skills

            Preferred: SPC knowledge, electronic measuring devices

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable):

Ability to perform all essential job functions

Salary Range-$21.10-$25.17

Night Shift position-8:00 pm-8:00 am

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.