Work with EBM equipment vendors to ensure proper training materials, maintenance, and operations manuals are easy to understand and spend time at vendor’s manufacturing sites to train on their equipment to develop as internal expert resource for EBM technology.
Able to work safely in an environment with industrial equipment and provide support on safety improvements to machine design, operation, and layout.
Assist with machine changeovers and troubleshooting as required to support manufacturing operations.
Able to use test equipment for basic bottle measurements scales, calipers, optical comparator, magna mike, top load tester, etc.
Verify that the correct materials are being used and are properly prepared, review bill of material documents during new product set up.
Support Product Development Engineers and plant on new product startups.
o Target process parameters to develop process for new products.
o Evaluate parts to determine if bottles meet specification requirements.
o Use data (statistical methods) to determine the best process or quantify improvements.
o Determine and document trials and the optimum process to meet product spec requirements.
Assist in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of blow machines and ancillary equipment including material handling and color prep and dosing. Address minor problems in the field and work with plant and service support for major issues.
AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable)
LOCATIONS
Ottawa, OH, Woodbridge, ON, Franklin, KY, or Houston, TX
TRAVEL
30% to 50% travel pending on project assignments and home plant location.
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.
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 the Silgan’s rights as 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.
