Machinery Technician: High-Speed Can Line Specialist

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Accidental death insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401k with employer match

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation is hiring a Mechanical Technician at our Breinigsville, PA plant. The role focuses on maintaining and improving high-speed can-line equipment to keep production flowing smoothly and safely.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and adjust mechanical systems, operate machinery, and ensure precision using calipers and micrometers. We offer training, benefits, and career growth in a stable manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year in manufacturing, mechanical diagnostics/repairs or similar.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize mechanical systems; troubleshoot, repair and improve components on high-speed can lines to minimize downtime.
• Operate manufacturing machinery; run and maintain can line equipment and adjust as needed.
• Ensure precision and accuracy by using calipers, micrometers and gauges to meet tight tolerances (.0010).
• Monitor production flow; track product quality and line efficiency, resolving issues to prevent disruptions.
• Diagnose mechanical and quality-related problems and apply hands-on solutions to improve reliability and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by proposing safety, productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency ideas.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Repairing Parts

Operating Machinery

Quality Mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Manufacturing Experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation is hiring a Mechanical Technician at our Breinigsville, PA plant. The role focuses on maintaining and improving high-speed can-line equipment to keep production flowing smoothly and safely.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and adjust mechanical systems, operate machinery, and ensure precision using calipers and micrometers. We offer training, benefits, and career growth in a stable manufacturing environment.