Machine Operator
- Location
- Breinigsville, PA
- Listed
- 22 days ago
Essential Job Functions
- Perform low pressure checks
- Wipe off tooling and redraw
- Maintain plate log sheets and can line production reports
- Operate can palletizer and package cans into pallets and boxes
- Place sleeves in cartons or snakewrap on pallet as required
- Observes flow of cans through equipment and check for defects
- Assist line mechanics in basic repairs and preventive maintenance
- Work on a palletizer to group and layer finished goods in preparation for storage or shipment
- Sort cans and chipboards
- Daily cleaning
- Gain knowledge of production lines, equipment, and quality standards
Job Requirements
- Ability to use basic mechanical tools to include measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers)
- Ability to communicate problems or potential hazards
- Ability to read, understand and work from blueprints and technical manuals
- High energy to keep machines moving
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow verbal/written instructions in English
Experience/Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements
- Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended period, while running machinery up to 12 hours
- Must possess adequate upper body strength to repeatedly pull or push hand tools in order to make, repair, or adjust parts and/or machines
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to be in constant motion about 50-70% of shifts
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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 Containers 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 Containers is a drug-free workplace
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.
From Silgan Containers's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 18, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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