Utility Technician
Silgan Plastics, Ottawa, OH, United States
Major Responsibilities
Promote a safe working environment.
Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers.
Verify daily that all resins and colorants designated for each production line are accurate with the PIC sheet on each line and document on the Production OEE form.
Complete daily scrap report on computer detailing all resin, colorant usage, regrind, and scrap generation.
Ensure regrind is being used on all lines, maintaining proper levels at each machine (no more than 1 excess gaylord by any machine).
Set up blenders, calibrate, and change material formulas as necessary.
Evaluate colorant usage and verify that colorant is not being overused – perform visual color checks on bottles.
Calculate usage and mix up color standards (LTD) per customer approved standards or target letdown ratio designated on the PIC sheet.
Transport material and scan (regrind, colorants, etc.) to and from the warehouse.
Perform line clearances on completed production lines, cleaning the entire material system.
Ensure all used gaylords on the production floor are properly defaced of the original use signage stickers.
Keep areas around the grinders, blenders, and day bins clean and free of regrind, dust, etc.
Communicate with operators any changes of regrind percentages or accumulation of excess regrind.
Check cyclone dust collection bags on each line, empty and clean as necessary; should not exceed 20lbs of dust.
Clean vacuum pump filters daily.
Hook up and operate railcar unloading system following all proper procedures.
Ensure no resin is spilled on the ground or around the railcar area. If this occurs, immediate cleanup is required.
Identify and weigh all material chunks per production line and dispose of them in the proper location.
Perform any duties not listed that could be assigned by the supervisor or acting supervisor for the day (e.g., breaks, cleaning, rework, unloading resin into gaylords, etc.).
Communicate to the incoming shift about activity on the production floor and any upcoming changes.
Education
Required: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Skills
Required: Lifting 50lbs, frequent climbing, frequent stooping, frequent bending, frequent lifting, and frequent carrying 50lbs up ladders and onto platforms.
Special Requirements
This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment with attention to detail. Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
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 protected 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 Silgan's rights as an 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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Promote a safe working environment.
Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers.
Verify daily that all resins and colorants designated for each production line are accurate with the PIC sheet on each line and document on the Production OEE form.
Complete daily scrap report on computer detailing all resin, colorant usage, regrind, and scrap generation.
Ensure regrind is being used on all lines, maintaining proper levels at each machine (no more than 1 excess gaylord by any machine).
Set up blenders, calibrate, and change material formulas as necessary.
Evaluate colorant usage and verify that colorant is not being overused – perform visual color checks on bottles.
Calculate usage and mix up color standards (LTD) per customer approved standards or target letdown ratio designated on the PIC sheet.
Transport material and scan (regrind, colorants, etc.) to and from the warehouse.
Perform line clearances on completed production lines, cleaning the entire material system.
Ensure all used gaylords on the production floor are properly defaced of the original use signage stickers.
Keep areas around the grinders, blenders, and day bins clean and free of regrind, dust, etc.
Communicate with operators any changes of regrind percentages or accumulation of excess regrind.
Check cyclone dust collection bags on each line, empty and clean as necessary; should not exceed 20lbs of dust.
Clean vacuum pump filters daily.
Hook up and operate railcar unloading system following all proper procedures.
Ensure no resin is spilled on the ground or around the railcar area. If this occurs, immediate cleanup is required.
Identify and weigh all material chunks per production line and dispose of them in the proper location.
Perform any duties not listed that could be assigned by the supervisor or acting supervisor for the day (e.g., breaks, cleaning, rework, unloading resin into gaylords, etc.).
Communicate to the incoming shift about activity on the production floor and any upcoming changes.
Education
Required: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Skills
Required: Lifting 50lbs, frequent climbing, frequent stooping, frequent bending, frequent lifting, and frequent carrying 50lbs up ladders and onto platforms.
Special Requirements
This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment with attention to detail. Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
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 protected 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 Silgan's rights as an 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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