Maintenance Technician
Silgan Plastics Corporation

Job Info

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing work safely and in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards.
  
• Understand and adhere to all safety requirements.
  
• Trouble shoot equipment
  
• Perform PM's without supervision
  
• Communicate to upper management as need
  
• Be proficient with all measuring tools
  
• Be proficient with all hand tools.
  
• Be able to read and understand electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, hard copy PLC programs.
  
• Possess the skills to electrically and mechanically trouble shoot equipment.
  
• Possess the skills to understand and follow directions from his or her supervisor
  
• Possess basic computer skills
  
• Ability to drive forklift
  
• Executing, promoting and working safely throughout the facility following all Safety Policies
  
• Wearing all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  
• Being aware of all Emergency Exits and knowing procedures for Emergency Evacuation as well as location.
  
• Knowing the location of the SDS Safety Data Sheets and how to utilize properly.
  
• Knowing not to operate any equipment or perform any work without the proper training and authorization to do complete the task safely. Always following proper LOTO lock out/tag out procedures.
  
• Never remove or bypass machine guards and NEVER while the machine is in operation.
  
• Being cautious and aware of lift trucks and moving equipment.
  
• Reporting all injuries or accidents to the Department Lead or Manager or immediately.
  
• Understand and follow plants housekeeping guidelines.
  
• Identifying and implementing lean and continuous improvement actions.
  
• All other duties as assigned
  
• Member of the HACCP team upon request
  

EDUCATION:
Required: Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Required: High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Technical School or College

EXPERIENCE:
Required:

• Good personal safety, attendance, and job performance record.
  
• Both high amounts of quality and quantity of work.
  
• Knowledge of plant procedures and equipment use.
  
• Extent, to which team member identifies and corrects errors, initiates work activities, assumes responsibility, and anticipates needs.
  
• Extent, to which team member completes work assignments, meets schedules, and follows established policies and procedures.
  
• Builds trust by respecting the ideas and contributions of everyone.
  
• Maintenance background
  
• 2 years electrical experience
  

Preferred: Plastic Industry knowledge

SKILLS:
Required:

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence team members to work safely.
  
• Demonstrated willingness to work well with others within a team environment.
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and train effectively.
  
• Ability to assess job tasks, and prioritize those tasks when conditions change.
  
• Standing, walking and lifting
  
• Willingness to work 12 hour shifts, overtime if required
  

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.

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