Utility Technician-D TEAM

Silgan Containers•Ottawa, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Technician is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of material handling systems within the production environment. This role involves managing resins, colorants, and regrind materials, maintaining equipment, and adhering to strict safety protocols. The technician will also be responsible for accurate documentation of material usage and waste, performing line clearances, and communicating effectively with operators and supervisors.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Lifting 50lbs
Frequent climbing
Frequent stooping
Frequent bending
Frequent lifting and frequent carrying 50lbs up ladders and onto platforms
Cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Aptitude

Responsibilities

Promote a safe working environment and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Verify daily that all resins and colorants designated for each production line are accurate with the PIC sheet and document on the Production OEE form.
Complete daily Scrap report detailing all resin, colorant usage, regrind, and scrap generation.
Ensure regrind is being used on all lines, maintaining proper levels at each machine.
Set up blenders, calibrate, and change material formulas as necessary.
Evaluate colorant usage and verify that colorant is not being overused; perform visual color checks on bottles.
Calculate usage and mix color standards (LTD) per customer-approved standards or target letdown ratio designated on the PIC sheet.
Transport material and scan (regrind, colorants, etc.) to and from the warehouse.
Perform line clearances on completed production lines, cleaning the entire material system.
Ensure all used gaylords are properly defaced of original use signage stickers.
Keep areas around grinders, blenders, and day bins clean and free of regrind, dust, etc.
Communicate with operators any changes in regrind percentages or accumulation of excess regrind.
Check cyclone dust collection bags on each line and empty and clean as necessary.
Clean vacuum pump filters daily.
Hook up and operate the railcar unloading system following all proper procedures.
Ensure no resin is spilled on the ground or around the railcar area; immediate cleanup is necessary if spills occur.
Identify and weigh all material chunks per production line and dispose of in the proper location.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or acting supervisor, such as breaks, cleaning, rework, or unloading resin into gaylords.
Communicate to the on-coming shift activity on the production floor and any upcoming changes.