Coater Mechanic Trainee

Silgan; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with 3% match

2 weeks paid vacation + 2 personalDays

10 paid holidays

Overtime available

Quarterly performance bonuses

Room to grow – promote from within

Drive to Zero Injuries safety program

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a skilled Industrial Mechanic for a 6PM–6AM night shift in Illinois. The role offers starting pay of $31.46 per hour with a $1 shift differential, overtime, and quarterly bonuses.

You will inspect, repair, and set up can-line equipment, read blueprints, perform quality checks, and operate forklifts as needed. High school diploma and 2+ years in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman Mechanic plus preferred.
• 2+ years as an Industrial Mechanic in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality checks

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Work outdoors/at heights safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Mechanic plus

Tools

Measuring hand tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Starting pay: $31.46 plus overtime available

Shift: 6PM – 6AM on the 223 schedule

What we offer you

• Starting pay is $31.46 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.

Job Description

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.