Maintenance Master Mechanic

  • Full-Time
  • Deep River, CT
  • Silgan Plastics
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them.

From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The maintenance personnel will report to the maintenance lead. This person will be responsible for doing all work set forth by the maintenance lead. This will include Daily PM’s, working on trouble calls, working on projects laid out by the maintenance lead. This person will need to be able to work with minimal supervision.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performing work safely and in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards. Must wear PPE to avoid cuts when entering the machine. Must be aware of surroundings at all times
  • Understand and adhere to all safety requirements.
  • Trouble shoot equipment
  • Perform PM’s without supervision
  • Communicate with the Maintenance lead
  • Be proficient with all measuring tools
  • Be proficient with all hand tools.
  • Be able to read and understand electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, hard copy PLC programs, I/O programs.
  • Possess some basic skills with welding, milling machine, and lathe
  • Possess the skills to electrically and mechanically trouble shoot equipment. Able to read blueprints.
  • Candidate should be able to demonstrate good mechanical aptitude.
  • Troubleshoot, repair and rebuild plant equipment.
  • Experience required in operating lathes and Bridgeport machines.
  • Some experience in welding is preferred.

AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable):
N/A

EDUCATION:
Required: High School or Equivalent
Preferred: Technical School or College
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Maintenance Background
Preferred: Plastics Industry
SKILLS:
Required:

Standing, walking, and lifting up to 50lbs
Ability to work safely and unhindered by physical restriction

LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and
State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Vision insurance

Work Location:

  • One location
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