Tool and Die Machinist

Join Silgan Containers, America’s largest metal food packaging producer, as a Machinist in Edison, NJ. We’re looking for skilled professionals to operate and maintain precision tooling and CNC equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Pay

Starting at $35.95 per hour plus shift differential for 3rd shift. Consistent wage increases.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Health programs for diabetes, hypertension, and more
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid time off and holidays
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid uniforms and prescription safety glasses
• Safety shoe allowance

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CNC grinders, lathes, Bridgeport mills, welders, plasma cutters
• Perform tool and die machining using blueprints and precision measuring instruments
• Troubleshoot and repair gearboxes, pumps, and production equipment
• Refurbish and rebuild tooling for can-making machinery
• Measure and calculate raw material requirements
• Catalog and organize production tooling for efficiency
• Perform quality checks and ensure compliance with strict manufacturing tolerances
• Follow lockout/tagout safety procedures
• Operate plant equipment such as forklifts, lifts, and booms

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (trade school preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or machining environment
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

About Silgan Containers

We are the largest metal food packaging producer in North America, committed to sustainability and innovation. From increasing recycled content to renewable energy initiatives, we’re rethinking how to make the metal food can. Edison is Silgan’s first facility with on-site solar power. Our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative underscores our commitment to safety.