Mechanic

Silgan Containers; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Shift differential $0.65 per hour

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Company-paid life insurance

401k with company match

Wellness program

Ongoing training and career growth

Steel-toe footwear allowance

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Hazleton, PA is hiring a Press Line Mechanic for our Hazleton facility. The role involves operating punch presses and assembly equipment on multiple lines, performing routine mechanical work, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

We offer weekly pay, a opportunities for skill progression up to $31.42/hour with training, shift differential, and comprehensive benefits after 90 days. This is a full-time, team-based manufacturing position with on-site work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Capability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial machinery.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate punch presses, scroll machines, and assembly equipment across multiple production lines to produce caps that meet all quality specifications established by the Quality Control Department.
• Perform routine mechanical work and adjustments to ensure machines run safely, efficiently, and within required tolerances.
• Conduct general maintenance on assigned equipment, focusing on both functional performance and safety compliance.
• Monitor production output, identify issues, and take corrective action to maintain consistent product quality.
• Support a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience with industrial machinery

Use of precision measuring tools

Physical stamina

Lifting to 50 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Now hiring Mechanics for our Hazleton, Pennsylvania, facility.

Join our Hazleton team as a Press Line Mechanic on the production line. Full-time work, steady schedules, and training provided.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Press Department Technician to join our production team. In this role, you will perform a wide range of mechanical tasks using precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, and machine tools to support efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations.

What we offer you:

• Weekly pay
  • Start: $28.23 per hour
  • Opportunity to earn up to $31.42 per hour with training and skill progression
  • $0.65 shift differential
• Comprehensive benefits after 90 days includes:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Wellness program
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • Steel-toe footwear allowance provided
  • Uniforms provided at no cost
• Full-time role in a structured manufacturing environment. Standard work instructions. Team-based

What you'll do:

• Operate punch presses, scroll machines, and assembly equipment across multiple production lines to produce caps that meet all quality specifications established by the Quality Control Department.
• Perform routine mechanical work and adjustments to ensure machines run safely, efficiently, and within required tolerances.
• Conduct general maintenance on assigned equipment, focusing on both functional performance and safety compliance.
• Monitor production output, identify issues, and take corrective action to maintain consistent product quality.
• Support a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.

What you'll need to have:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds on a frequent basis
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial machinery.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and mechanical equipment.

Who we are:

• Silgan Closures is a global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
• We provide sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for the world's principal food, beverage, healthcare, home, and personal care brands.
• Join a stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company that values its people and their contribution to the world's food supply.

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.