Mold Maintenance Technician - WH0096

The Mold Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and perform repairs on injection and compression molds, molding equipment, secondary and conveyance equipment, including assemblers, inserters, printers and labelers. The Mold Technician is also responsible for all preventive maintenance on compression and injection molds, which will include the removal and installation of molds and tooling. The company scope includes injection and compression molding operations and automation equipment in the manufacture of components serving FDA regulated markets. This is a high-speed and a controlled manufacturing environment (CME).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 environment.
• 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

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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