Machine Operator Floater

Silgan Dispensing•Slatersville, RI

About The Position

This position performs power-assisted assembly operations on lining machines and monitors production runs and orders through molding machines. The operator checks product quality and maintains a clean work area across Assembly, Main Molding, and Polycams. The role may attend up to five presses, depending on production schedules and manufacturing requirements. The position also involves performing other job-related duties as requested by a supervisor.

Responsibilities

Operate power-assisted machinery to assemble components, including caps, lining, and spouts.
Monitor production runs and orders through molding machines and operate and monitor grinders and presses to ensure products meet specifications, schedules, and deadlines.
Use instruments such as calipers, air hoses, and picks; use picks to clear machine jams.
Visually inspect parts and assemblies for defects and segregate accepted and rejected products; place scrap in marked boxes.
Date and initial completed boxes and return them to Quality Control for testing.
Change lining rolls when they are empty or when the job order changes.
Attend up to five presses based on production schedules and manufacturing requirements.
Check molded products hourly for defects, grind runners, and check cappers for runners.
Clean tracks, bowls, conveyors, and upright conveyors as necessary.
Grade products for defects and perform quality checks.
Complete labels, place them on boxes, and ensure rejected and accepted products are separated.
Report issues and defects to the Team Leader, Processor, or Supervisor for timely correction and problem solving.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area, keep walkways and aisles clear, and perform housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by a supervisor.