Mechanic

Silgan Containers; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Silgan Containers is hiring a Mechanic in Ft. Madison, IA to support high-speed can line operations. You will operate and maintain can lines, perform quality measurements, and document inspections to ensure product quality and line efficiency.

The role requires a Journeyman Mechanic with 2+ years of industrial experience, reading blueprints, and using hand measuring tools. Safety and accuracy are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Mechanic with relevant manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain can lines while performing quality checks and measurements.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and return equipment to service with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with supervisors to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost savings.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Education

Journeyman Mechanic

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

## MechanicApplyremote type: On Sitelocations: Ft. Madison, Iowatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R7924**Starting Wage:** $27.78 per hour**Shift:** 12-hour 2,3,2 schedule, including days, nights, and weekends.## ## **What You’ll Do**As a Mechanic supporting our can line operations, you will help drive safety, quality, and efficiency across high‐speed production equipment. Your responsibilities include:* Operate and maintain can lines while performing and documenting quality checks and measurements* Take ownership of product quality and line efficiency, seeking supervisory support only for unusual quality or operating issues* Diagnose mechanical and quality-related problems, identify required repairs, and return equipment to service with minimal downtime* Move pallets, tooling, barrels, boxes, and cartons as needed to support production* Record product and equipment inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area* Follow all safety regulations and promptly report hazards or unsafe conditions* Collaborate with supervisors and team members on improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost savings## **What We Need From You**### **Job Requirements*** Proven experience in a manufacturing or similar production environment* Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings* Proficiency using measuring hand tools to set up and maintain can line machinery* Strong critical thinking and logical problem‐solving ability* Ability to multitask in a fast‐paced environment* Basic computer skills* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision* Comfortable working at heights, including ladders and elevated platforms### **Experience & Education*** High school diploma or equivalent* Journeyman Mechanic* 2 plus years of industrial mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment## **Physical Requirements*** Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for long periods—up to 12‐hour shifts while operating machinery* Adequate upper‐body strength to repeatedly pull or push hand tools for equipment repair and adjustments* Ability to lift up to 40 pounds* Ability to remain in constant motion***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.### Click here forJob Aid on How to Apply### You CAN with Silgan Containers**We offer you the following:*** Fair and competitive wages.* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance plans, and other voluntary benefits.* 401k Retirement Savings Plan.* Tuition assistance.* Paid vacation and holidays.* A culture of development, growth, and advancement.* Opportunities for community outreach and volunteering.**Who we are:*** The largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings and a foremost manufacturer of metal food containers in the US.* A stable, environmentally conscious, and publicly traded company.* 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.* An employer who cares 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.