Machine Maintenance Technician

**Maintenance Mechanic**

Thomaston, CT

Full Time

Experience Required

1st shift, 2nd shift, or 3rd shifts

**About this Role**

The Maintenance Mechanic position is an important role on the Silgan Dispensing team and is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their skills. Our plant help produce thousands of our dispensing products each day. So, it’s important to keep it running efficiently and continuously. The Maintenance Mechanic keep our building running smoothly. It is a mutli -facet position, interacting with all the departments. Here’s a list of duties that our Maintenance Mechanic performs on a typical day:

- Maintain and record the maintenance program for all Injection Molding Machines and the Associated auxiliary equipment.
- Maintain an organize spare parts list and a reasonable inventory.
- Responsible for the continuous operation of the facilities support system (including resin, distribution, chilled water, and compressed air).
- Support the sites other maintenance teams (Assembly Mechanics & Trouble Shooters).
- Assist the facilities group in the maintenance of the entire building.
- Support the business unit with contributions to safety and continuous improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrated mechanical ability.
- Some basic machinist skills.
- Ability to understand and interpret Engineer drawings/blueprints.
- 3-5 years of industrial mechanic experience.
- Willingness to assist other cross-functional groups based on needs.
- Ability to work independently and be proactive.
- Ability to analyze, interpret and report data.
- 2 plus years’ experience with injection machines
- Ability to prioritize work is essential.
- Good oral and written communication skills **Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations provided)**:

- Ability to lift and/or move 35 lbs.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor.
- Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping.

**Benefits**:
Those who join our team will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees and much more Silgan dispensing also has a generous shift differential pay for hourly employees on 2nd and 3rd shift.

**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.

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.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Experience level:

- 3 years
- 4 years

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Work setting:

- In-person
- Warehouse

**Experience**:

- maintenance on injection molding machine: 3 years (required)
- Hydraulics repair: 3 years (preferred)
- electrical repair: 3 years (preferred)
- pneumatic repair: 3 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Thompson, CT (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Thompson, CT: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person