Extrusion Blow Molding Machine Operator-3rd shift-10:30 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The responsibilities of a blow mold machine operator include setting up and operating blow molding equipment used to create hollow plastic products. Operator manages the production of one machine in most cases, adjust the controls, set the temperature, adjust the mandrel with the desired mold chamber, and allow the machine to create the product to the client’s specifications under a specific amount of heat and pressure. You use various hand tools, trim excess plastic material from products using knives or a bandsaw, and ensure product quality by inspecting and weighing finished pieces. Other duties include regrinding extra material and any parts that are not to spec, regrinding extra material for reuse, light assembly as needed, and packing boxes with finished pieces. Blow mold operator is expected to perform minor repairs on machinery. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Ensuring machine is functioning safely in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards 2. Understanding of bottle quality requirements and documentation of those requirements 3. Sustain efficiencies and scrap on production machines that meet company goals 4. Ability to effectively communicate machine, process, quality related issues 5. Effectively diagnose problems and logically troubleshoot tasks 6. Comply with direction from supervisors and managers 7. Perform and complete color changes when required 8. Perform minor preventive maintenance to the machines during their shift 9. Complete quality inspection and record them in our statistical process control software 10. Mechanical and Process related troubleshooting on specific processes in the plant EDUCATION: Required:GED Preferred:High school diploma EXPERIENCE: Required:6 months as extrusion blow molding operator. Preferred:1 year experience as extrusion blow molding operator. SKILLS: Required:Ability to read, write and communicate orally. Good attention to detail. Ability to enter machinery safely and unhindered by physical restriction. Willingness to work 12 hours on either day or night shifts, weekends, and overtime Preferred:Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English. Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Referral program • Vision insurance LIMITATIONS & 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. Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates 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. Silgan Plastics 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 Plastics is a drug-free workplace. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person