Coating Litho Engineer

Silgan Containers; Hazleton, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Career Growth

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Hazleton, PA is seeking a Coating Litho Engineer to lead can coating, lithography, and related process improvements. You will drive equipment optimization and safety compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with plant teams and suppliers, mentor operators, and support multiple site locations while ensuring quality, cost, and on-time production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in can manufacturing, coil coating, lithography, or metal packaging preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and using precision measuring tools.
• Familiarity with Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements that enhance quality, safety, and production efficiency.
• Support coil coating, lithography, curing ovens, oxidizers, and heat recovery systems.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment and identify root causes of operational issues.
• Lead equipment installations, audits, overhauls, and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with plant teams and OEM suppliers to develop new products and manufacturing solutions.
• Train operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel on equipment setup, operation, and safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, and safe work practices.
• Support other manufacturing locations in Evansville, IN, Richmond, IN as well as Hazleton, PA

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Coating Litho Engineer Hazleton, PA Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader - We are Silgan Silgan Closures, a Fortune 500 leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is seeking an experienced Coating Litho Engineer to support our manufacturing operations in Hazleton. PA. This role is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Coating Engineer, Packaging Engineer, or Industrial Engineer with experience in metal packaging, coil coating, lithography, and continuous improvement initiatives. As a Coating Litho Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and engineering support for metal coil cutting, sheet coating, lithography, oven curing, and related manufacturing processes.

What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive salary based on education, skills, experience, and market conditions
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, legal plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance and more
• Monthly employee appreciation events, food trucks, outings, giveaways, and celebrations
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement

What you will do:

As a Coating Litho Engineer, you will support plant operations through project leadership, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives.

• Lead process improvements that enhance quality, safety, and production efficiency
• Support coil coating, lithography, curing ovens, oxidizers, and heat recovery systems
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment and identify root causes of operational issues
• Lead equipment installations, audits, overhauls, and qualification activities
• Collaborate with plant teams and OEM suppliers to develop new products and manufacturing solutions
• Train operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel on equipment setup, operation, and safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, and safe work practices
• Support other manufacturing locations in Evansville, IN, Richmond, IN as well as Hazleton, PA

What you'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing or industrial engineering or related field
• Significant experience in can manufacturing, coil coating, lithography, metal packaging, or coating operations may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to assist plants in Evansville, IN, Richmond, IN in addition to the Hazleton, PA plant
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and process optimization.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and utilize precision measuring tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• AutoCAD proficiency preferred.
• Working knowledge of coatings, solvents, oven systems, oxidizers, heat recovery systems, and LEL detectors.

Why Join Silgan?

Why Join Silgan? Silgan is a leading global supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions serving the food, beverage, healthcare, home, garden, personal care, and beauty industries. We offer the stability of a Fortune 500 organization combined with opportunities to make a direct impact at the plant level.

About Silgan

More than 100 manufacturing facilities across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Industry-recognized commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility. Stable organization with a long history of growth and success.

Silgan 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 is a drug-free workplace.

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