Mechanic
Silgan Containers Mfg Corp

Now hiring Mechanics in our Ft. Madison, IA plant!
Starting wage of $25.84 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!

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

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.

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