Job description

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:

To assist in all Quality operations. To assist every department in meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

This includes the responsibilities and duties of the job and should cover all performance areas.

Guidelines:

Understanding of bottle quality requirements and documentation of those requirements.

Audit all production lines for all applicable Quality checks

Place suspect product on hold and audit suspect product using AQL inspections as required. Gauging of parts using both handheld and automatic measurement equipment. Quality test equipment includes but is not limited to the following: Calipers, height gauges, automatic non-contact dimensional measurement equipment, wall thickness equipment, force gauges, optical comparator.

Set up and adjusting the in-line vision inspection system.

Challenging the vision system, leak detector and metal detector verify correct operation.

Performing First Article Inspection (FAI) for all tool changes and Factory Work Order (FWO) changes.

Assisting with qualifications for new tools or when there is a change to tool, machine, material of change to other parts of the process that may affect part quality.

Printing Labels and Discreet Pick Lists (BOM) for all new FWO changes.

Must be able to enter and retrieve data from our data collection software.

Training operators on the correct method to perform the in-process checks, both visual ang gauging.

Training operators on the correct method of documenting process checks, machine issues, and shift output on the proper forms.

Responsible for communicating any issues that affect quality, safety, or production to the Shift Supervisor and Quality Manager.

Making sure there is a good pass-down of pertinent information to the on-coming Quality Inspector.

Understand the packing configurations according to BOM requirements.

Must follow and enforce Silgan Safety, Quality, and GMP policies.

Member of the HACCP team upon request.

Any additional job duties as required by management

AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable): NA

EDUCATION:

Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

· Good personal safety, attendance, and job performance record.

· Manufacturing and/or mechanical background.

· Previous experience with calipers, height gauges, functional gauges, and other test equipment.

· Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

· Can read part drawing or blueprints.

Preferred: Plastic Industry knowledge

SKILLS:

Required:

· Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence team members to work safely.

· Demonstrated willingness to work well with others within a team environment.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate and train effectively.

· Standing, walking, and lifting to thirty-five pounds.

· Willingness to work 12-hour shifts.

· Ability to work unhindered by physical restriction

Preferred: Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English

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.

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 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

Pay: $17.56 - $17.57 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person

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