Maintenance Technician II

Portola; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain molding machines, robots, conveyors, and related equipment. The role requires diagnosing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures and performing preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree or equivalent experience (5+ years) in industrial manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and CMMS/MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience in industrial manufacturing.
• 5+ years in industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong troubleshooting in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proficient with CMMS and MS Office tools.
• Ability to read schematics and OEM manuals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain molding machines, robots, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Respond to machine alarms and identify root causes of issues.
• Repair electrical controls, PLCs, HMIs, and drive controllers.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, gauges, and measuring tools.

Job description

Maintenance Technician II | Silgan Closures – Kingsport, TN

Stability. Innovation. Industry Leadership – We Are Silgan.

What We Offer You

• Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Starting wage: $25:00/hour
• Climate controlled work environment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual picnic, holiday dinners, culture of trust, respect & integrity

What You’ll Do as a Maintenance Technician II

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain molding machines, robots, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) to reduce equipment downtime.
• Respond to machine alarms and identify root causes of equipment issues.
• Repair electrical controls, PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and drive controllers.
• Upload and restore machine control programs when needed.
• Repair, calibrate, and adjust robotic equipment and pick-and-place systems.
• Read and interpret OEM manuals, schematics, gauges, and measuring tools.
• Order replacement parts and coordinate with equipment manufacturers and vendors.
• Complete equipment setups, adjustments, and changeovers to support production.
• Enter maintenance activities and work orders into the maintenance management system (CMMS/EAM).
• Support quality standards by identifying and correcting production issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis for safety, quality, and equipment failures.
• Assist with machine reliability improvement projects and equipment audits.
• Coordinate repairs with production teams to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, safe workplace and follow all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to Level I Maintenance Technicians.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff, production personnel, and external technical resources.
• Recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety.

What You’ll Need to Have

• Technical degree preferred or equivalent technical experience (5+ years) in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Must be accurate and trustworthy with a positive attitude that embraces change and continuous improvement in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent personal leadership and organizational skills.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical maintenance required.
• Proficient computer skills to include MS Office and Microsoft Outlook Working knowledge of CMMS.
• Good mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to read schematics.

About Silgan Closures

Silgan Closures is a global Fortune 500 manufacturer serving the food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care markets. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and long‑term career growth.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

Additional Information

This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging.

We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.