Mechanic

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 37,584 - 53,529; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Automatic 401k enrollment

Paid Time Off

Safety Gear Provided

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Hammond, Indiana is looking for a skilled technician to maintain and optimize mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include operating machinery, ensuring precision with measuring tools, and troubleshooting technical issues. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably 5+ years of mechanical manufacturing experience. Comprehensive benefits and a safe, growth-oriented workplace are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willingness to operate and maintain Silgan’s can lines by performing and documenting quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize mechanical systems on high speed can lines.
• Operate manufacturing machinery, making adjustments as needed.
• Ensure precision using measuring tools within tight tolerances.
• Monitor production flow and resolve any issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting Equipment and Tooling

Performing Preventative Maintenance

Repairing Or Replacing Worn Parts

Familiarity with precision measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year Trade School preferred

Job description

Starting pay of $33.07 per hour plus shift differential

Shift: Train on 1st shift for 6 months, then work 2nd or 3rd shift

What we offer you:

• Position Start Date: January 1st, 2026
• Pay: $33.07 per hour plus shift differential, with overtime available.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and ADD insurance, short and long term disability, plus HSA eligibility after 30 days.
• Additional Benefits: Options like pet insurance, wellness programs for diabetes and hypertension, online workouts, and more.
• Retirement: Automatic 401k enrollment as well as a 3 percent company deposit into 401K account and 3 percent company match.
• Paid Time Off: 1 week of vacation your first six months plus 11 paid holidays.
• Safety Gear Provided: Company reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and OSHA approved safety shoes/boots.
• Culture of Growth and Advancement: We invest in you with on the job technical training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to develop your expertise.
• Safe Work Environment: We prioritize your well‑being and safety with our "Drive to Zero" initiative, ensuring a safe manufacturing environment.
• Focus on Sustainability: Our Hammond, IN plant participated in a Department of Energy audit to improve energy efficiency and decarbonize our operations.

You’ll love it here if you like:

• Troubleshooting Equipment and Tooling
• Performing Preventative Maintenance
• Repairing Or Replacing Worn Parts

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and optimize mechanical systems: Troubleshoot, repair, and improve mechanical components on high speed can lines equipment to ensure consistent performance and minimize downtime.
• Operate manufacturing machinery: Run and maintain can line equipment, making necessary adjustments to keep operations running smoothly.
• Ensure precision and accuracy: Use tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to measure components within tight tolerances of .0010 to meet quality standards.
• Monitor production flow: Track product quality and line efficiency, identifying and resolving issues to prevent disruptions.
• Solve technical issues: Diagnose mechanical and quality‑related problems and apply hands‑on solutions to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement: Offer ideas that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency across your work area.

We need you to have:

• High school diploma or GED or 2‑year Trade School preferred
• 5 plus years of mechanical manufacturing experience preferred
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools.
• Willingness to operate and maintain Silgan’s can lines by performing and documenting quality checks.

Who we are:

• America’s largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation.
• Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

Apply now to start your career with a company that values your skills, invests in your growth, and offers long term stability in manufacturing.

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.