Maintenance Specialist

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Pension plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Safety shoes allowance

Tools allowance

Teledoc services

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Evansville, IN is seeking a skilled Maintenance Specialist. You will install, maintain, repair, and remove production equipment, conveyors, ovens and air compressors, while upholding safety in a fast-paced metal packaging facility.

Starting pay is $28.31 per hour with shift differential on 2nd and 3rd shifts, and a range of comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Training, tuition reimbursement, and safety gear allowances are also provided.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist for extended periods.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and remove production equipment per blueprints or instructions.
• Move, install, and lubricate machinery; repair belts and air/gas lines.
• Service hydraulic systems and repair boilers and related equipment.
• Fabricate components using sheet metal, welding, and piping installations.
• Identify and report production failures and perform necessary repairs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Specialist | Evansville, IN | Starting Pay $28.31 per hour

Join Silgan Closures, America's largest metal food packaging producer, as a Maintenance Specialist in Evansville, IN. We're looking for skilled maintenance specialists to install, maintain, repair, and remove production equipment, conveyor systems, ovens, and air compressors, and to maintain the facility building and grounds.

What We Offer

• Pay: Starting at $28.31 per hour plus shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Consistent Wage Increases
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance
• Specialty Programs: Teledoc services, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, virtual physical therapy, and more
• 401(k) with Company Contributions AND a pension plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement
• Allowances for Safety Shoes, Prescription Safety Glasses, and Tools
• Commitment to Safety: "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative

What You'll Do

• Work from blueprint, sketch, sample parts or verbal instructions.
• Set up and operate power wood saw, drill press, grinding wheel, etc. Using measuring instruments such as: scale, tape, etc.; use hand tools such as hammer, pliers, wrench, etc.
• Move, install and lubricate all types of machinery and equipment, repair belts, repair air and gas lines; replace damaged parts.
• Service, maintain and repair hydraulic systems
• Fabricate equipment and attachments, such as: chutes, air or magnetic, (and belt conveyors which do not require precision layout) using acetylene, Heliarc spot and/or ARC Welding as required.
• Install, repair or replace piping installations for oil, gas, water, steam and heating lines, sprinkler and plumbing systems; cut and thread pipe
• May perform carpentry work, painting, welding; repair floors, stacks, blowers, etc.; glaze.
• Construct simple sheet metal units, layout and perform variety of operations using power shear, bending, forming, assemble sheet metal units.
• Diagnose production failure of equipment and attachments and air compressors and report findings to Supervisor and make necessary repairs.
• Assist electrician in handling electric motors and any other electrical equipment that requires rigging or special equipment (i.e., fork truck, block and tackle, etc.)
• Ensure that all equipment safeguards are in place and operate.
• May instruct and/or assist other personnel as assigned by Supervisor.
• Use scissor lifts, manlifts, ladders, etc., and work in heights.
• Repair and maintain lift trucks in plant short of major repair and overhaul.
• Fire, operate, test and repair boiler and related equipment.
• Check fire extinguishers, sprinkle system and propane system.
• Handle hazardous waste according to proper procedures as outlined in the Hazardous Waste Management Bulletins including identification, collection, segregation, handling and storage of waste as needed
• Keep assigned work area neat and clean
• Perform other related duties as directed by Supervisor
• Relieve as required

What We Need

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist/bend for extended periods
• Must be able to climb ladders, be lifted in scissor lift, and work at heights

About Silgan Closures

We are the largest metal food packaging producer in North America, committed to sustainability and innovation. From increasing recycled content to renewable energy initiatives, we're rethinking how to make the metal food can.

Ready to start your career as a Maintenance Specialist in Evansville, IN?

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The 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.