Industrial Mechanic - Ft. Dodge, IA

VetJobs; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site gym

Employee meals

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Silgan Containers seeks an experienced Maintenance Mechanic in Ft. Dodge, IA to keep high-speed metal packaging equipment running safely and efficiently. Join a team prioritizing safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and on-site facilities. Overtime opportunities and paid training are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of Industrial Mechanic or Maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to read measuring instruments and work with close tolerances.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Manufacturing/food production/packaging/automotive/steel/paper/chemical processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify mechanical equipment and production machinery.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and minimize equipment downtime.
• Inspect, repair, and replace bearings, chains, gears, belts, conveyors, pumps, and other mechanical components.
• Use precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges with tolerances up to .0010.
• Perform equipment inspections and document maintenance activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading measuring instruments

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Gauges

Job description

Job Description

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$3000 HIRING BONUS

Pay Starting at $32.46/Hour | Excellent Benefits | Overtime Available | Paid Training

Build your career with Silgan Containers, America's largest metal food packaging manufacturer. We're looking for an experienced Industrial Mechanic to join our maintenance team and help keep our high-speed manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently. If you enjoy troubleshooting mechanical equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and working in a fast-paced industrial environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Why Join Silgan Containers?

At Silgan, you'll enjoy competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career growth opportunities, and a company committed to employee safety and sustainability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay of $32.46 per hour
• Overtime opportunities available
• Shift differential for permanent night shift positions
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with an automatic 3% company match
• Two weeks of paid vacation during your first year
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training
• Telemedicine, wellness programs, employee assistance program, employee discounts, pet insurance, and more
• Safety glasses allowance
• Steel-toed boots not required
• Access to an on-site fitness center
• Catered employee appreciation meals
• Community volunteer opportunities and plant-wide events
• A strong safety culture backed by our Drive to Zero Injuries initiative

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll maintain and repair high-speed manufacturing equipment used in metal packaging production.

Responsibilities Include

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify mechanical equipment and production machinery
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose mechanical failures and minimize equipment downtime
• Inspect, repair, and replace bearings, chains, gears, belts, conveyors, pumps, and other mechanical components
• Use precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges with tolerances up to .0010
• Perform equipment inspections and document maintenance activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

We're Looking For Candidates With

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational/technical education
• 2+ years of Industrial Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanical Technician, or Industrial Maintenance experience desired
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices
• Ability to read measuring instruments and work with close tolerances
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Manufacturing, food production, packaging, automotive, steel, paper, plastics, chemical processing, or similar industrial maintenance experience is highly preferred.

City: Ft. Dodge

State: Iowa

Job Category: Maintenance

Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor: Silgan Containers