Silgan Containers is hiring: Mechanic in Fort Madison

Overview

Join to apply for the Mechanic role at Silgan Containers in Ft. Madison, IA.

Starting wage of $26.62 per hour with a $1.00 shift differential available. A $2,000 hiring bonus is offered.

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.

You’ll Love It Here If You Like

• Troubleshooting Equipment and Tooling
• Performing Preventative Maintenance
• Repairing Or Replacing Worn Parts

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.

What We Offer You

• Starting pay is $26.62 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.
• Training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to grow your skills.
• Commitment to safety and the Drive to Zero Injuries initiative.
• Energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts at the Fort Madison plant.

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!

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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