Lining Technician

Silgan-Closures; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 66,792,936 - 74,242,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Company pension program

Tuition reimbursement

Safety gear allowance

Vacation accrual

Life insurance

Wellness program

Employee events

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Champaign, IL is seeking a Lining Technician to operate, inspect, and maintain high-speed lining equipment. The role focuses on ensuring safe, high-quality closures for food and beverage brands, with opportunities for overtime and weekly pay.

Key tasks include resetting vision systems, aligning materials to production schedules, and recording measurements. You will perform basic mechanical adjustments and document performance while keeping a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Reset and calibrate vision systems at start of each shift.
• Verify materials align with the daily production schedule.
• Use precision tools to take and record closure measurements.
• Perform visual quality inspections on closures.
• Monitor control panels; detect jams or malfunctions.
• Make mechanical adjustments and minor repairs as needed.
• Document production performance and communicate with the next shift.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Independent work

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Precision tools

Job description

Lining Technician | Silgan Closures | Champaign, ILJoin Silgan Closures, a global employer in sustainable packaging solutions, as a Lining Technician at our Champaign, IL manufacturing facility. In this hands-on manufacturing role, you’ll operate, inspect, and maintain high-speed lining equipment to ensure the production of safe, high-quality closures used by popular food and beverage brands.What We Offer:Pay range $23.31 - $25.91 per hourSchedule: 2-2-3 with every other weekend off – Friday - SundayHours: 12-hour night, 5:45 am – 6:00 pmWeekly pay with opportunities for overtimeNo mandatory overtimeComprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage, with no additional premium cost for dependent coverageCompany-paid life insurance and short-term disabilityVacation starts accruing on your first day401k with employer match and company-paid pension programTuition reimbursement and safety gear allowance for safety glasses and shoesEmployee appreciation events monthly with food trucks, giveaways and moreWhat You Will Do:Reset and calibrate vision systems at start of each shiftVerify all materials align with the daily production scheduleUse precision tools to take and record closure measurementsPerform visual quality inspections on closuresMonitor control panels and detect equipment jams or malfunctionsMake mechanical adjustments and repairs to equipmentMake basic mechanical adjustments and minor repairs as neededDocument production performance and communicate with the next shiftMaintain a clean, organized and safe environmentWhat You’ll Need:High school diploma or GED required2+ years of experience in a manufacturing roleStrong mechanical aptitude and attention to detailAbility to work individually in a fast-paced production environmentWhy 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.Apply TodayIf you’re an experienced Lining Technician in the Champaign, IL area seeking a stable, rewarding manufacturing career, apply online today to join Silgan Closures and help us shape the future of sustainable packaging.LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe 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 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.EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability