Facilities Maintenance

Silgan Dispensing Systems • Thomaston, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

The Facilities Maintenance position is an important role on the Silgan Dispensing team and is a great opportunity for those looking to join our company. Our plant helps produce thousands of our dispensing products each day. So, it’s important to keep it running efficiently and continuously. Facilities Maintenance is the lead role in keeping our building running smoothly. It is a mutli -facet position, interacting with all the departments in the building.

Requirements

• Machining capability – lathe, grinder, vertical mill
• Strong mechanical ability. Some basic machinist skills.
• Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics a plus.
• Basic plumbing capabilities.
• Basic carpentry capabilities.
• Basic electrical skills.
• Basic HVAC skills
• Ability to prioritize work is essential.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate across shifts and departments.
• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to pass driving screening for use of company vehicle.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform minor repair of building structure including outside custodial duties.
• Maintain and troubleshoot minor maintenance problems, advising management when technical assistance is required.
• Work with Vendors to drive rapid solutions to maintain production.
• Supervise the Janitorial and VMI support services for hardware, PPE, GMP, and cleaning inventory.
• Complete PM tasks to a schedule, while looking for new opportunities to improve the PM system.
• Support maintenance functions in all departments as needed, specifically Molding and Assembly
• Manage Facilities Upgrade or Replacement Projects focusing on adherence to a plan and schedule.
• Occasionally assist other CT locations for repairs and/or deliveries via company vehicle.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED