Silgan

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Candidate will work with the production facilities to improve the operational efficiency of the BDS blow molding machinery by assisting in rebuilding and upgrading existing machines as well as upgrading and streamlining the technology where applicable. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and direct capital projects and machine rebuild. Assist with hands on installation, replacement, or repair of electrical and mechanical machine components. Assist with identifying and overcoming machine issues using problem solving skills. Read and develop engineering drawings as well as electrical schematics to diagnose problems and develop solutions for equipment issues. Troubleshooting equipment and systems after their installation Support engineering team with designing layouts of systems and equipment. Installing new systems or equipment Training maintenance employees on the maintenance of installed systems and equipment Understanding blueprints and schematics to...

Mechanical Engineer/ Designer SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Supports plant operations and new product development with part/machine design, analysis of experimental materials, training, problem solving, and technical support. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop, and trial prototype/production tooling for new products and improvements to existing products Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance of plastic containers with engineering design and performance specifications Research, design, evaluate, and oversee installation of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements Investigate materials, equipment and process failures then make recommendations to eliminate product defect, machine or system malfunctions Utilize computer-aided design software such as AutoCad/Solidworks/ProE Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of plastic materials, processing...

Key Responsibilities: Promote safety and work safely throughout the facility to prevent injuries to self and co-workers by identifying and addressing unsafe conditions and behaviors. Adhere to all Silgan Safety Policies & Standards, Silgan Plastics No Tolerance Policy, Product Defense-Security requirements, GMP guidelines, and Good Documentation Practices. Read, understand, and comply with all Safety Rules outlined in the Employee Handbook. Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and GMP-required gear. Contribute to the plant's Product Safety Culture through compliance with safety and quality standards. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and operational performance. Provide mechanical engineering support for new and existing business projects, automation initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and cost-reduction efforts. Develop project scopes, manage engineering projects,...

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Silgan Plastics is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering and Automation team. This role is responsible for the specification, design, programming, installation, training and start-up of industrial control systems supporting blow molding and auxiliary equipment. A key focus of this position is the implementation of automation solutions that reduce end of line labor, improve line efficiency and productivity, enhance safety and reduce operational risk, and support cost reduction initiative across manufacturing operations. The Controls Engineer will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, maintenance, and safety teams to deliver scalable and reliable automation solutions. Key Responsibilities: Controls & Automation Engineering Design, program, and commission industrial control systems for manufacturing equipment. Develop PLC and HMI programs primarily using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation...