Process Technician
Silgan Plastics Corporation

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work and maintain a safe environment.
  
• Change over and ensures machines are setup correctly (Husky HyPet 300, KHS SIG blowmax 12 blow molding machines, and other downstream equipment) so that they make and maintain a quality container.
  
• Change over and maintain various types of downstream equipment (flamers, leak detectors, take outs etc.)
  
• Change and clean tooling and screws.
  
• Trouble shoot processing issues during startup and production runs.
  
• Work with various types of material
  
• Work with process engineers and setup team on new projects.
  
• Work with the production operators and cross train.
  
• Work with Quality department and maintenance and cross train.
  
• Promote safety and work safely throughout the facility following all Safety Policies
  
• Wearing all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and required GMP gear.
  
• Be aware of all Emergency Exits and know procedures for Emergency Evacuation.
  
• Knowing the location of the SDS Safety Data Sheets and how to utilize properly.
  
• Know not to operate any equipment or perform any work without the proper training and authorization to complete the task safely.
  
• Always follow proper LOTO lock out/tag out procedures.
  
• Never remove or bypass machine guards and NEVER while the machine is in operation.
  
• Be cautious and aware of lift trucks and moving equipment.
  
• Report all injuries or accidents to the Department Lead or Manager or immediately.
  
• Understand and follow plants housekeeping guidelines.
  
• Identify and implement lean and continuous improvement actions.
  
• All other duties as assigned
  
• Member of the HACCP team upon request
  

EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE:
Required: 1 year Process/Set-Up experience
Preferred: 1-3 years Blow Mold experience

SKILLS:
Required: Technical Ability

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable): Must be physically able to climb ladders, lift heavy tools, willing to drive forklifts and work long hours when ask.

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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