Injection Molding Technician - WH0028

Silgan Closures GmbH; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range $28.50 - $31.53/hr

2-2-3 schedule with every other Friday

12-hour Day Shift 5:45 am – 6:00 pm

Weekly pay with overtime

No mandatory overtime

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Champaign, IL is seeking a Molding Technician to maintain, repair, and optimize high-speed molding machinery for food and beverage packaging components. The role offers a stable Fortune 500 environment with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of molding maintenance experience, along with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Overtime is possible with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a molding technician, mold mechanic, or related maintenance role.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, process, and troubleshoot molding machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance per schedule to maximize uptime and product quality.
• Ensure parts meet all quality and safety requirements.
• Monitor and maintain chiller and production system performance.
• Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, and management teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation according to GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety standards.
• Promote a culture of safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Molding Technician – Manufacturing | Silgan Closures | Champaign, IL

Join Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, as a Molding Technician at our Champaign, IL manufacturing facility. In this hands-on role, you’ll maintain, repair, and optimize high-speed molding machinery to ensure efficient production of food and beverage packaging components. Grow your manufacturing career with a Fortune 500 company known for stability, innovation, and employee development.

What We Offer:

• Pay range $28.50 - $31.53 per hour
• Schedule: 2-2-3 with every other weekend off – Friday - Sunday
• Hours: 12-hour Day Shift, 5:45 am – 6:00 pm
• Weekly pay with opportunities for overtime
• No mandatory overtime
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Vacation starts accruing on your first day
• 401k with employer match and company-paid pension program
• Tuition reimbursement and safety gear allowance for safety glasses and shoes
• Employee appreciation events monthly with food trucks, giveaways and more

What You Will Do:

• Set up, process, and troubleshoot molding machinery and auxiliary equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance per schedule to maximize uptime and product quality
• Ensure parts meet all quality and safety requirements
• Monitor and maintain chiller and production system performance
• Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, and management teams
• Maintain accurate documentation according to GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety standards
• Promote a culture of safety, reliability, and teamwork

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience as a molding technician, mold mechanic, or related maintenance role
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Why Join Silgan Closures:

• Work for a stable, Fortune 500 company with 109 facilities worldwide.
• Join a team focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation.
• Build a long-term career in manufacturing and packaging, an essential part of the food supply chain.
• Be part of a company culture based on teamwork, respect, and reliability.

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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