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Production Technician B

@ Silgan Plastics Canada

Woodbridge, Ontario

On-siteFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Silgan Plastics Canada is hiring a Production Technician B to run extrusion blow molding (EBM) machines, requiring at least 3 years of EBM experience as a process technician. The work covers mould changes, full machine setups, start-ups without a prior recipe, and troubleshooting, with the goal of maximizing machine uptime and quality. The posting states competitive wages, medical and dental benefits after 2 months, and a bonus and RRSP matching after one year.

Responsibilities:

  • Change moulds and downstream equipment to meet schedules
  • Complete initial machine setups, including calibration
  • Profile, program and start up new jobs without a prior recipe
  • Troubleshoot machines and product issues flagged by QA
  • Fine tune machines to improve efficiency and cycle times

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 3 years of EBM experience as a process technician
  • Self-efficient and capable of working alone
  • Safety conscious
  • Able to complete a full setup from start to finish

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement plan
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · workday

Employer posting date
2026-01-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus

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Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: ( 2- 3 sentences summarizing the position)

Minimum 3 years’ experience of extrusion blow molding (EBM) experience as a process technician.

Looking for a team player who is self-efficient, capable of working alone and is safety conscious.

Able to complete a full setup from start to finish.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Includes mould changing and completing the initial setup procedures (installing moulds, tooling, calibrations etc.).

Capable of profiling, programming, setting cycle time, as well as start-up new jobs with no prior recipe provided.

Responsible for putting machines into production including trouble shooting machines, and product issues noted by the QA department.

Must perform all production functions and completes mould changes in a timely manner.

The primary objectives are to maximize machine operating time and maintain quality levels.

Responsible for changing moulds and all downstream equipment to meet production schedules.

Start up or shut down machinery.

Fine tune machines to improve production efficiencies and minimize cycle times.

Company offers competitive wages and company paid benefits (Medical and Dental) are effective after 2 months. In addition, the company offers a bonus and RRSP matching after one year.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada

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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

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.

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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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