Lining Technician

Silgan Containers•Champaign, IL

4d•$24 - $27

About The Position

About the Position: Night Shift Position Schedule: 2-2-3 (every other weekend off-Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Hours: 12-hour shift- 5:45 am/pm- 6:00 am/pm EDUCATION: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. If selected for the position, this must be verified during the background check process. PERKS: Vacation starts accruing upon the hire date. Additional paid time off is pro-rated. Health, Dental, Vision Company-paid life and STD 401K (Eligible in 3 months upon hire) with an employer percentage match Many elective insurance options. Tuition Reimbursement Safety Glasses Reimbursement Safety Shoe Reimbursement A. POSITION PURPOSE: The position is responsible for set up, operation and maintenance of various lining machines to ensure the continual and efficient running of production. The Lining Technician will troubleshoot quality and product issues, perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance, take measurements and record integrity of products produced, and perform daily safety and quality checks. The Lining Technician also monitors box fill and label application and reports or addresses problems immediately. B. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. C. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Resets vision systems at start of shift. Verifies that all material for each line matches the Production Schedule. Uses a variety of tools and techniques to take measurements on sample closures and record data into the computer system. Performs visual quality checks on closures throughout the shift. Performs ring liner vacuum checks, vision checks, and checks mold cycle times to ensure quality product. Monitors control panels and listens to equipment operations to detect jams or malfunctions. Adjusts machine settings when necessary. Makes mechanical adjustments and repairs to equipment. Cleans compound filters. Empties vision barrels. Fills compound barrels. Collects scrap caps and prepares for Re-grind. Uses air tools and alcohol to clean lines. Reports daily performance/issues in log books and communicates with the oncoming technician any changes, problems, or issues with the line(s). Cleans at least one punch and one cutter per day per line. Cleans, sweeps, and mops work area as needed. Follows all safety procedures and completes daily safety check list. Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety and HACCP Pre-requisite Programs related to activities performed for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Six months to two years related experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability required.
Must be able to disassemble and reassemble precision tooling.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and handbooks.
Ability to speak effectively with all team members and supervisors.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- and two-step written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Resets vision systems at start of shift.
Verifies that all material for each line matches the Production Schedule.
Uses a variety of tools and techniques to take measurements on sample closures and record data into the computer system.
Performs visual quality checks on closures throughout the shift.
Performs ring liner vacuum checks, vision checks, and checks mold cycle times to ensure quality product.
Monitors control panels and listens to equipment operations to detect jams or malfunctions.
Adjusts machine settings when necessary.
Makes mechanical adjustments and repairs to equipment.
Cleans compound filters.
Empties vision barrels.
Fills compound barrels.
Collects scrap caps and prepares for Re-grind.
Uses air tools and alcohol to clean lines.
Reports daily performance/issues in log books and communicates with the oncoming technician any changes, problems, or issues with the line(s).
Cleans at least one punch and one cutter per day per line.
Cleans, sweeps, and mops work area as needed.
Follows all safety procedures and completes daily safety check list.
Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety and HACCP Pre-requisite Programs related to activities performed for this position.