Coater Mechanic

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay disclosed

Night shift differential

Overtime available

Quarterly bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with 3% match

Paid time off

Training and growth

Safety initiative

Job summary

Silgan Containers is hiring a hardworking Industrial Mechanic to maintain and repair can line equipment in a manufacturing setting. You will read blueprints, perform quality checks, and log results while following safety rules.

The role requires steady hands, problem solving, and the ability to work on a night shift 6PM–6AM with potential overtime. High school diploma or equivalent with Journeyman Mechanic experience preferred; forklift certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Mechanic with 2+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience reading blueprints/drawings.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts and/or repairs all equipment in the department.
• Inspects products for defects and records results.
• Inform supervisor if defects found.
• Perform quality checks and document them.
• Reject material not meeting specs and provide samples as required.
• Lubricate equipment and set up changeovers.
• Occasional forklift operation.
• Observe safety rules.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Work at heights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Mechanic

Tools

Measuring hand tools

Job description

Starting pay: $35.53 plus overtime available Shift: 6PM – 6AM on the 223 schedule

What we offer you:

• Starting pay is $35.53 hour
• $1.00 shift differential for night shift
• Overtime available
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Outstanding benefits such as Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with a 3% match, and 2 weeks of paid vacation + 2 personal days +10 paid holidays
• Quality training to further develop you
• Room to grow – we promote from within
• We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees. and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative results.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adjusts and/or repair all equipment in the department
• Inspects products for defects and record results on required forms
• Inform supervisor if any defects are found
• Perform all required quality checks and document them as required
• Reject material that does not meet specifications and provide samples as required
• Lubricate all equipment in the department as required
• Sets up and performs changeovers. Follows schedule as published
• Occasional forklift operation
• Observe all rules of safety

Job Requirements:

• Proven background in manufacturing or similar production environment
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and drawings
• Ability to use measuring hand tools to set up and maintain all can line machinery and associated equipment
• Critical and logical thinking ability
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Possess ability for basic computer skills
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Able to work at heights including use of steps and ladders

Experience/Education:

High school diploma or equivalent Journeyman Mechanic plus 2+ years as an Industrial Mechanic in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements:

Lift truck driver’s certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended periods, while running machinery up to 12 hours
• Must possess adequate upper body strength to repeatedly pull or push hand tools in order to make, repair, or adjust parts and/or machines
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to be in constant motion about 50-70% of shifts

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 Containers 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 Containers is a drug-free workplace.