Mechanic

About the role

Silgan Containers has openings for industrial Mechanics at our Hammond manufacturing facility. Starting pay of $34.27 per hour plus shift differential $5000. Hiring Bonus: $5,000.

Shifts

Train on 1st shift, then work 2nd or 3rd shift.

What We Offer You

• Pay: $34.27 per hour plus shift differential, with overtime available.
• $5,000 hiring bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and ADD insurance, short and long term disability, plus HSA eligibility after 30 days.
• Additional Benefits: Options like pet insurance, wellness programs for diabetes and hypertension, online workouts, and more.
• Retirement: Automatic 401k enrollment as well as a 3 percent company deposit into 401K account and 3 percent company match.
• Paid Time Off: 1 week of vacation your first six months plus 11 paid holidays.
• Safety Gear Provided: Company reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and OSHA approved safety shoes/boots.
• Culture of Growth and Advancement: We invest in you with on the job technical training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to develop your expertise.
• Safe Work Environment: We prioritize your well-being and safety with our "Drive to Zero" initiative, ensuring a safe manufacturing environment.
• Focus on Sustainability: Our Hammond, IN plant participated in a Department of Energy audit to improve energy efficiency and decarbonize our operations.

  What You’ll Do

  • Maintain and optimize mechanical systems: Troubleshoot, repair, and improve mechanical components on high speed can lines equipment to ensure consistent performance and minimize downtime.
  • Operate manufacturing machinery: Run and maintain can line equipment, making necessary adjustments to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Ensure precision and accuracy: Use tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to measure components within tight tolerances of .0010 to meet quality standards.
  • Monitor production flow: Track product quality and line efficiency, identifying and resolving issues to prevent disruptions.
  • Solve technical issues: Diagnose mechanical and quality-related problems and apply hands-on solutions to improve equipment reliability and performance.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement: Offer ideas that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency across your work area.

  Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED or 2-year Trade School preferred
  • 5 plus years of mechanical manufacturing experience preferred
  • Familiarity with precision measuring tools
  • 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.

  Apply Now

  Apply now to start your career with a company that values your skills, invests in your growth, and offers long term stability in manufacturing.