Position Overview

Job Title: Process Technician

Location: Penn Yan, NY

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Type: Hourly

Job Summary

This position provides support for the daily activities in the Set-up Process department.

Key Responsibilities

• Must follow and enforce Silgan Safety, Quality and GMP policies.
• Able to support Silgan Penn Yan with processing issues in the manufacturing of plastic containers.
• Able to effectively communicate with plant process set up technicians to resolve issues.
• 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 troubleshoot on 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 blow molding machines.
• 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 and run all new color samples.
• Some heavy lifting-up to 80 lbs.
• Leak detector knowledge a plus.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Preferred: High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

No prior experience required, however manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Dependable with a strong commitment to attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to perform repetitive tasks and support production operations as needed.
• Excel, math skills.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment: This position operates in a fast-paced light duty manufacturing environment and requires adherence to all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving hands, arms, and upper body.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle production materials and cartons as required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.

Work Schedule:

2-2-3 Schedule, 8:00am-8:00pm
3-4-3 Schedule, 8:00pm-8:00am
Work 14-16 days per month!

Salary

Salary starts at $21.10 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour night shift differential
Stay on Bonus of up to $1,500.00
Referral bonus of up to $1,000.00

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.