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Setup Technician (M-F) 7am-3:30pm

Silgan · Flora, IL · Full time

Posted Mar 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you helped debug a new machine or new mold. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they can work patiently through startup problems on unfamiliar equipment, which the posting mentions.

How do you communicate quality or safety problems you notice to the right people?

What they are checking: Whether they pass on vital information promptly instead of assuming someone else saw it.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake during a setup. How did you catch and fix it?

What they are checking: Whether they're honest about errors and use checks to keep them from reaching production.

How do you keep your work area clean and organized during setups?

What they are checking: Whether they treat housekeeping as part of safety, since loose tools and spills near molding machines cause injuries.

What would you do

Production is waiting on your setup and you notice a worn part on the mold. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report and address the issue instead of rushing a setup that will fail or damage the mold.

Sometimes you'll cover for the Maintenance and Engineering Manager. How would you handle making decisions in their absence?

What they are checking: Whether they can step up responsibly, make sound calls and know when to escalate.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd do a mold change on a molding machine from start to finish.

What they are checking: Whether they know a safe, ordered changeover process including lockout, connections and first-part checks.

After a setup, the first parts coming off have flash. What would you check?

What they are checking: Whether they can trace a molding defect to clamp, temperature, pressure or mold condition.

How do you keep molds in good working condition between runs?

What they are checking: Whether they understand mold care like cleaning, inspection and storage, which prevents costly damage.

What's your experience with basic equipment repairs, like hydraulics or heaters on molding machines?

What they are checking: Whether they can provide backup technical support when a machine goes down, not just do setups.

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The full job description

As published by Silgan.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: • To perform assigned set up responsibilities in a manner that meets or exceeds the requirements of the organization and its customers. • MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES • To perform assigned daily routine. • Assist in making sure all molds are kept in good working condition. • To perform set ups in molding departments as required. • To provide backup technical support to production and other internal customers. • Assist with new machines and new molds during debugging stage. • Perform specified functions of Maintenance and Engineering Manager his absence. • Perform specified functions of equipment repair as require • To report any vital information concerning quality, safety, and productivity to the proper personnel. • To assist in maintaining a quality, clean, and safe working environment. • Know and understand Silgan Company policies and procedures 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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