Cell Technician

Position Summary: This position is responsible for producing dispensing closures in a quality and cost efficient manner, troubleshooting process problems, and performing any necessary changes, as well as elements of quality and productivity. Functions: Ensures mold, assembly machine and auxiliary equipment runs to set standards.  Based on product specifications, performs hourly checks on caps and spouts. Performs specified functional testing throughout shift. Responsible for the recording of all quality data and test results. Troubleshoot problems within the production process and make authorized system changes. If problems are not repairable, takes appropriate action to maintain production including notifying appropriate individuals. Performs Mattec changes and process adjustments if needed. Ensures proper procedures are followed with respect to mold line clearance and press clean down to prevent product contamination. Responsible for performing and documenting daily preventative maintenance schedule to include: cleaning mold faces, wiping assembly machine tracks, cleaning presses and conveyors and validating assembly machine. Performs material handling tasks including emptying boxes, filed boxes, applying proper labels, full and empty color bins, scrap handling and recording of production and scrap for assigned shifts. Maintains a well-organized and clean shop floor complying with all safety standards and regulations. Maintains a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear. Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal. When work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and availability.

LIMITATIONS AND 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.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees 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 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 is a drug-free workplace.