Coating Litho Engineer — Process & Equipment Lead

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

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.