Mechanic - SilganContainers-Careers

Mechanic

Starting wage of $32.58 per hour

What we offer you:

• Starting pay is $32.58 per hour plus shift differential available for 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Consistent wage increases.
• Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, plus life insurance.
• Specialty programs, like pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, and more.
• 401k retirement saving plan with company contributions.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to enhance your skills.
• Company paid uniform and prescription safety glasses.
• Safety shoe allowance provided.
• We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative results
• Edison is Silgan Container’s first facility to install on-site solar.

What you’ll do:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify mechanical systems on the production line.
• Operate and maintain can line machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Use precision measuring tools 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.
• 2 years or more of experience as an industrial mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.