Molding Maintenance Mechanic

Mold Maintenance Mechanic

Thomaston, CT

Full Time

Experience Required

1st

shift

About Silgan Dispensing

Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite perfume there’s a good chance you’re using a sprayer, pump or closure we make!! We help brands enhance peoples’ lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable.

At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe, and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values. We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive and sustainably focused. We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team.

About this Role

The Maintenance Mechanic position is an important role on the Silgan Dispensing team and is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their skills. Our plant help produce thousands of our dispensing products each day. So, it’s important to keep it running efficiently and continuously. The Maintenance Mechanic keep our building running smoothly. It is a mutli -facet position, interacting with all the departments. Here’s a list of duties that our Maintenance Mechanic performs on a typical day:

• Maintain and record the maintenance program for all Injection Molding Machines and the Associated auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain an organize spare parts list and a reasonable inventory.
• Responsible for the continuous operation of the facilities support system (including resin, distribution, chilled water, and compressed air).
• Support the sites other maintenance teams (Assembly Mechanics & Trouble Shooters).
• Assist the facilities group in the maintenance of the entire building.
• Support the business unit with contributions to safety and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Candidates must have:

• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Some basic machinist skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret Engineer drawings/blueprints.
• 3-5 years of industrial mechanic experience.
• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Candidates will have:

• Willingness to assist other cross-functional groups based on needs.
• Ability to work independently and be proactive.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and report data.
• 2 plus years’ experience with injection machines
• Ability to prioritize work is essential.
• Good oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations provided):

• Ability to lift and/or move 35 lbs.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor.
• Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping.

Benefits:

Those who join our team will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees and much more! Silgan dispensing also has a generous shift differential pay for hourly employees on 2nd

and 3rd

shift.

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.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment