Mechanic Training Program - Production Operator

Ready to turn your mechanical interest into a rewarding career? Start as a Production Operator and build the skills you need to advance into a Mechanic role! At Silgan Containers, we believe in promoting from within and investing in our employees.

Pay

• $28.24/hour starting pay
• Increase to $32.46/hour after successful completion of the Mechanic training program and testing requirements
• Overtime opportunities
• Shift differential for eligible permanent night-shift positions

Benefits

• Paid on-the-job training and opportunities to develop valuable mechanical skills
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing employee training
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with an automatic 3% company match
• Two weeks of paid vacation during your first year
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Telemedicine and wellness programs
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts and pet insurance
• Safety glasses allowance
• Access to an on-site fitness center
• Catered employee appreciation meals
• Community volunteer opportunities and plant-wide events

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up, start up, operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment
• Assist with routine maintenance on assigned machines under supervision
• Learn proper machine changeover procedures
• Assist with equipment shutdown and startup procedures
• Participate in equipment overhaul and maintenance activities
• Develop your knowledge of mechanical tools, equipment, and manufacturing processes
• Learn to identify and report equipment problems or unusual conditions
• Complete maintenance and production documentation accurately
• Learn and follow safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, working at heights, confined-space procedures, and hazardous-material handling
• Operate or learn to operate forklifts and other lifting equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude or an interest in hands-on technical work
• A willingness to learn manufacturing equipment and mechanical maintenance
• The ability to follow instructions and work responsibly
• Strong attention to detail
• A commitment to workplace safety
• The ability to learn and operate a forklift or other material-handling equipment
• The ability to successfully complete the Battery X Mechanic assessment within six months

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on manufacturing position. Employees must be able to:

• Stand for extended periods
• Kneel, stoop, squat, crawl, and work in various positions while learning and performing maintenance tasks
• Use hand tools and assist with machine adjustments
• Demonstrate adequate hand-eye coordination
• Distinguish minor variations in materials and machine components
• Safely handle tools and equipment as required

About the Company

Silgan Containers is America's largest metal food packaging producer. We play an important role in the food supply chain and are committed to creating quality products while building a safe, sustainable workplace. We are also committed to sustainability, including reducing our carbon footprint, increasing renewable energy use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diverting waste from landfills.