Preventative Maintenance/Machinist Technician-M-F 7A-3P

Silgan Plastics•Ottawa, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves evaluating and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines. The role requires inspecting work areas for unsafe acts/conditions, effective communication, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Responsibilities include sweeping, cleaning duties, and performing all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures. The technician will operate and maintain manual lathe and milling machines, review specifications, take measurements, plan work sequences, monitor output for consistency, and perform routine machine maintenance and repair.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Trade certificate
Minimum of 2 years of machinist work experience
Experience in using and maintaining manual lathe and milling machine
Ability to use precision tools (e.g., calipers and indicators) to take accurate measurements
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
Ability to follow direction
Mathematical skills and analytical abilities
Must be able to lift to 50 pounds continuously throughout the shift
Work involves lifting, bending, reaching, and twisting
Strong commitment to safety
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
Self-motivated
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Good written & verbal communication skills
Good work ethic
Analytical in nature
Strong problem solver
Good troubleshooting skills
Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail
Cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Vocational school or apprenticeship
Knowledge and understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Mechanical Aptitude a plus

Responsibilities

Evaluate and take appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines.
Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts/conditions.
Perform sweeping and cleaning duties as necessary.
Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures.
Operate and maintain manual lathe and milling machines.
Review samples, drawings, or instructions to understand specifications of output.
Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping.
Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of job.
Monitor output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects.
Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor/major damages.