What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Support Technician position at silgancontainers?
Working for Silgan will be the best decision you make! Now hiring for an Application Support Technician in Brookfield, WI What we offer: An inclusive culture where every team member is valued and recognized. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D coverage. Supplemental benefits such as pet insurance, telemedicine access, and employee perk programs. 401(k) plan with employer match (after eligibility period). Paid time off and holiday schedule Tuition assistance for professional development and certifications. Opportunity to work in a stable, growth-oriented environment. What you’ll do: Become a foremost expert in an internal cutting edge Warehouse management and shop floor software that acts as a conduit for our ERP solutions Aid implementation, training, and ongoing support of our internal systems, empowering end users, including floor operators, supervisors, production planners or buyers and plant leadership, to work efficiently and confidently with the tools that drive our operations. Champion the standardized deployment of corporate-approved software and hardware, ensuring every site benefits from consistent, reliable, and high‑quality technology implementation. Engage in dynamic domestic and international travel, approximately 50–75%, to support high‑impact projects, system installations, and on‑site implementations across our global operations Install and configure hardware and software, including barcode scanners and related systems. -- search Provide training to end users on software and hardware functionality. Work with cross functional IT teams to resolve issues and perform internal system upgrades Establish strong working relationships with plant management and quality managers to assist in manufacturing process tracking. Demonstrate professionalism, communication excellence, and strong troubleshooting capabilities in both software and hardware environments. Work with SQL databases to provide actionable data to key stakeholders We need you to have: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field; OR an Associate’s degree plus 2 years of relevant technical support experience. Experience providing end-user training—ideally within a manufacturing environment. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows OS, and basic PC hardware/software troubleshooting. Ability to work independently, with a team, and across levels. Willingness and ability to travel 50–75% (domestic and international) and obtain a U.S. Passport. Basic knowledge of ERP systems preferred. Experience with handheld barcode scanners a plus. Secondary language a plus. Who We Are: America’s largest metal food packaging producer. A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products. Ready to grow with us? Be part of a team where your contributions matter. Apply now to join us at our new location: 21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha, WI. This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging. If you are interested in exploring opportunities with our Silgan Dispensing division, please click here Job Aid on How to Apply We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.