Mechanic

Indiana Ag Connection; Hammond, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,054,000 - 101,942,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

$5,000 Hiring Bonus

401k with company match

Paid Time Off: 1 week + 11 holidays

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Hammond, IN is seeking an Industrial Mechanic to maintain and optimize high-speed can lines. You will troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade mechanical systems to minimize downtime and support safe, efficient production.

The role offers a strong benefits package, a $5,000 signing bonus, health and retirement benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for growth through on-the-job training. Train on 1st shift, then work 2nd or 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2-year trade school preferred.
• 5+ years of mechanical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools.
• Willingness to operate and document quality checks on can lines.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

5+ years mechanical experience

Familiarity with precision measuring

Willingness to operate quality checks

Education

High school diploma or GED; 2-year trade school preferred

Job description

Job Title

Industrial Mechanic

Location

Hammond, Indiana

Pay

$34.27 per hour plus shift differential, overtime available.

Hiring Bonus

$5,000

Shifts

Train on 1st shift, then work 2nd or 3rd shift

Company

Silgan Containers | America's Largest Metal Food Packaging Producer

What we offer you

• Pay: $34.27 per hour plus shift differential, with overtime available.
• $5,000 hiring bonus
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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 a drug-free workplace.