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Molding Technician-3

Silgan · Champaign, IL · $29.21–$32.32 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the hardest molding problem you've solved.

What they are checking: Whether they have real depth with molding machinery and auxiliary equipment.

Tell me about a time you trained or helped a less experienced technician.

What they are checking: Whether they share knowledge, which is expected at a level 3 technician.

How do you document process changes so the next shift can follow what you did?

What they are checking: Whether they record changes so processes stay stable across the 2-2-3 rotation.

What would you do

Two machines are down and you're the only tech nearby. How do you decide where to go first?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by safety, order needs and repair time, and communicate their choice.

These parts go into food and beverage packaging. How does that change how you work?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cleanliness and contamination concerns in food packaging.

About the work

Walk me through how you set up and process a molding machine after a mold change.

What they are checking: Whether they know how to bring a process up safely and dial it in to make good parts.

Closures are coming out with short shots on a few cavities. How do you troubleshoot it?

What they are checking: Whether they can separate mold, material and process causes on high-cavitation tooling.

What preventive maintenance do you do on molding machines and molds, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they see PM as the main way to protect uptime and part quality.

How do you check that parts meet spec before you hand the machine back to production?

What they are checking: Whether they verify dimensions and appearance instead of assuming a running machine is a good one.

How do you troubleshoot problems with auxiliary equipment like dryers, chillers or hot runner controllers?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the whole system, since many molding defects start outside the press.

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The full job description

As published by Silgan.

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. What We Offer: • Pay range $29.21 - $32.32 per hour • Schedule: 2-2-3 with every other weekend off – Friday - Sunday • Hours: 12-hour 5:45am – 6:00pm • Weekly pay with opportunities for overtime • No mandatory overtime • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage, with no additional premium cost for dependent coverage • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability • Vacation starts accruing on your first day • 401k with employer match and company-paid pension program • Tuition reimbursement and safety gear allowance for safety glasses and shoes • Employee appreciation events monthly with food trucks, giveaways and more What You Will Do: • 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 What You’ll Need: • 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. 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. EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability

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