Mechanic - SilganContainers-Careers

Now hiring Mechanics in our Ft. Madison, IA plant!$2000 Hiring BonusStarting wage of $26.62 per hour**What We Offer You:**- Starting pay is $25.84 per hour.

• $1.00 shift differential available.

• Overtime opportunities available.

• Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, ADD and life insurance, and paid short-term disability.

• Add on specialty programs include pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, online workouts, and more.

• HSA available after 30 days.

• Automatic enrollment in 401k retirement plan with a 3 percent match.

• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.

• Company paid customized ear plugs.

• Company allowance for prescription safety glasses.

• Steel toed boots are not required.

• We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to grow your skills.

• Your safety is our priority, and we take the necessary steps to protect our employees. This is reflected in the success of our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative.

• Our Fort Madison, IA plant has participated in a Department of Energy audit to improve energy efficiency and decarbonize its operations.

You’ll Love It Here If You Like:- Troubleshooting Equipment and Tooling

• Performing Preventative Maintenance

• Repairing Or Replacing Worn Parts

**What You’ll Do: **- Diagnose and repair mechanical systems to ensure smooth production line operations.

• Operate and maintain industrial canmaking machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Use precision measuring tools like calipers and micrometers to work within tolerances of .0010.

• Monitor product quality and production efficiency to ensure smooth operation.

• Utilize mechanical manuals and diagrams to learn and troubleshoot new components.

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently when needed.

• Contribute improvement ideas for the work area, safety, quality, cost control, and productivity.

We Need You To Have:- High school diploma, GED, or equivalency.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Willingness to operate and maintain Silgan's can lines by performing and documenting quality checks.

Who We Are:America's largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation.

• Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of America’s largest metal food packaging producer!

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Experience
• Hydraulics Experience
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Packaging Machines
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Conveyor Systems