Machine Operator
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Silgancontainers · Champaign, ILPrepare for this interview
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Responsibilities
- Set up, process, and troubleshoot molding machinery and auxiliary equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance per schedule to maximize uptime and product quality
- Ensure parts meet all quality and safety requirements
- Monitor and maintain chiller and production system performance
- Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, and management teams
- Maintain accurate documentation according to GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety standards
- Promote a culture of safety, reliability, and teamwork
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2+ years of experience as a molding technician, mold mechanic, or related maintenance role
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Why Join Silgan Closures:
- Work for a stable, Fortune 500 company with 109 facilities worldwide.
- Join a team focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation.
- Build a long-term career in manufacturing and packaging, an essential part of the food supply chain.
- Be part of a company culture based on teamwork, respect, and reliability.
- Apply Today
- If you're an experienced Molding Technician or Mold Mechanic in the Champaign, IL area seeking a stable, rewarding manufacturing career, apply online today to join Silgan Closures and help us shape the future of sustainable packaging.
- 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.
- 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 a drug-free workplace.
- EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability
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Additional Information
Machine Operator "Here's what you'll get at Silgan that you won't get at most manufacturing plants in Champaign County: - No mandatory overtime - Predictable schedules - A clean, safe environment - A supervisor who supports you - Real training and promotion opportunities - A team with long tenure - people stay here because it's stable and respectful." "If you want a place where you can build a career, not just punch a clock, this is it." Molding Technician / Mold Mechanic - Manufacturing | Silgan Closures | Champaign, IL Join Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, as a Molding Technician (Mold Mechanic) at our Champaign, IL, manufacturing facility. In this hands-on role, you'll maintain, repair, and optimize high-speed molding machinery to ensure efficient production of food and beverage packaging components. Grow your manufacturing career with a Fortune 500 company known for stability, innovation, and employee development.
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