Machine Operator

Silgan Containers•Breinigsville, PA

25d

About The Position

The Machine Operator performs production-line and packaging work, including operating a can palletizer, monitoring can flow and quality, and preparing finished goods for storage or shipment. The role also involves basic equipment support, production recordkeeping, sorting materials, and daily cleaning. The employee is expected to learn production lines, equipment, and quality standards and may be assigned other job-related duties by a supervisor. Requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Continued employment is at-will. Silgan Containers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to use basic mechanical tools, including measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers.
Ability to communicate problems or potential hazards.
Ability to read, understand, and work from blueprints and technical manuals.
High energy to keep machines moving.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended periods while running machinery for up to 12 hours.
Adequate upper-body strength to repeatedly pull or push hand tools to make, repair, or adjust parts or machines.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to be in constant motion for about 50–70% of shifts.

Responsibilities

Perform low-pressure checks.
Wipe off tooling and redraw.
Maintain plate log sheets and can-line production reports.
Operate the can palletizer and package cans into pallets and boxes.
Place sleeves in cartons or snakewrap on pallets as required.
Observe the flow of cans through equipment and check for defects.
Assist line mechanics with basic repairs and preventive maintenance.
Use a palletizer to group and layer finished goods for storage or shipment.
Sort cans and chipboards.
Perform daily cleaning.
Gain knowledge of production lines, equipment, and quality standards.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by a supervisor.