Mechanic

Silgan Containers; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Overtime

Medical, dental, vision

Vacation and holidays

401K

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Hoopeston, IL, is hiring a Press Line Mechanic for on-site operation and maintenance of sheet feeders, presses, conveyors and related equipment. The role includes inspections, standard-end production, and data entry into a Windows-based system.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with overtime available and a competitive hourly wage of $26.45 plus 5% shift differential. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and industrial production experience preferred; ability

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalency.
• Industrial production experience preferred.
• Familiarity with measurement equipment and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and drawings, handbook specifications, equipment manuals, parts lists, and other written materials.

Responsibilities

• Service, operate, maintain, overhaul and monitor sheet feeder, presses, conveyors and related equipment as assigned.
• Maintain production of standard quality ends per quality standards.
• Perform inspection procedures at scheduled intervals and enter data into a Windows-based computer.
• React to any out-of-standard conditions and address equipment issues.
• Demonstrate the ability to efficiently maintain and overhaul assigned equipment.

Skills

High school diploma/ GED equivalent

Industrial production experience

Measurement equipment familiarity

Blueprints reading ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## MechanicApply: On Site: Hoopeston, Illinois: Full time: Posted Today: R8273**Grow your career and your paycheck as a Press Line Mechanic!****$2000 sign on bonus****Pay is $26.45 per hour plus 5 percent shift differential****What we offer you:*** Pay is $26.45 per hour plus 5 percent shift differential for second and third shift* Benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision, 2 weeks of vacation plus 11 paid holidays, 401K, and many more* Overtime available* $2000 referral bonus for current employees* Quality training to further develop you* Culture of advancement and growth* We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative results.**What you’ll do:*** Service, operate, maintain, overhaul and monitor sheet feeder, presses, compound liners, elevators, conveyors, compound system, and other pieces of equipment as assigned* Maintain production of standard quality ends as defined in our quality standards* Perform inspection procedures at the scheduled intervals, enter the corresponding data into a Windows-based computer, and react accordingly to any out-of-standard conditions* Demonstrate the ability to efficiently maintain and overhaul assigned equipment**We need you to have:*** High school diploma, GED, or equivalency* Industrial production experience preferred* Familiarity with measurement equipment and procedures* Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and drawings, handbook specifications, equipment manuals, parts lists, and other written materials**Who we are:*** America's largest metal food packaging producer.* A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.* Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship.***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.