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Manufacturing Mechanic - Burlington, IA

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Manufacturing Mechanic - Burlington, IA

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps. Manufacturing Mechanic Burlington, Iowa Plant - $3,000 Sign on bonus Silgan Containers is seeking skilled Mechanics to join our team in Burlington, Iowa. This is a hands-on role supporting our can making operations with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems. Why Join Silgan Containers

Location: Burlington, Iowa Health and Wellness: Full coverage for medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, life insurance, and short term disability. Retirement Savings: Automatic enrollment in a 401k plan with an employer match to help you plan for the future. Paid Time Off: Begin using your two weeks of vacation after 90 days. Enjoy 10 paid holidays each year. Extra Perks: Tools provided for every new hire. We pay for uniforms and custom ear protection. Allowance for prescription safety glasses. No steel-toe boots required. Optional pet insurance, wellness programs, online workouts, a Teladoc telemedicine program, and more. Ongoing Learning & Safety: We offer classes, training, and tuition reimbursement to help you grow. One in three salaried team members have been promoted from within. We care about your safety, which means we do what's needed to protect our employees and that's reflected in the results of our 'Drive to Zero Injuries' initiative. In 2023, our Burlington, IA plant matched 100 percent of its electricity use with renewable energy. Compensation: Pay You Can Count On: $26.62 per hour, plus shift differential. Every two weeks, you are guaranteed 8 hours of overtime. Regular Increases and Bonus Opportunities: Performance reviews and pay increases every 6 months during your first two years. Plus, there are opportunities to earn quarterly bonuses based on plant performance. Schedule: Begin training on first shift, working 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. After training, move to a consistent night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. This is a fixed schedule. You will not rotate between day and night shifts. Follow a 2-2-3 schedule, where you work two days, take two days off, then work three days. This pattern repeats weekly, giving you every other weekend off. Enjoy the benefit of only working half the days in a year. What You Will Do: Assist with installation, launch, and qualification of new canmaking machines. Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify mechanical systems. Use precision measuring tools and work with tolerances up to .0010. Collaborate with management to improve safety, quality, cost, and productivity.