Mechanic

Silgan Containers; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus potential

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with 3% match

Training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking Mechanics for 2nd and 3rd shifts at our Kenosha, WI plant, offering a starting pay of $29.73 per hour and a $4000 hiring bonus. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and modifying industrial can-making machinery.

We provide comprehensive benefits, a strong safety focus, and opportunities for career development. Join our diverse team and make an impact in a sustainable manufacturing environment!

Qualifications

• Experience working with machinery, automotive or farm equipment.
• Can-do, will-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and launch of new industrial can-making machinery.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify all mechanical systems.
• Use precision measuring tools with tolerances up to .00010.

Skills

Troubleshooting equipment and tooling

Performing preventive maintenance

Repairing or replacing worn parts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NOW HIRING Mechanics for 2nd and 3rd shifts in our state‑of‑the‑art Kenosha, WI plant! $4000 Hiring Bonus

Shift schedules: 2nd shift – 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM; 3rd shift – 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM (Sunday night to Friday morning); or continuous 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM (4 days on/4 days off). Starting pay: $29.73 per hour. Shift differentials: $0.50 for 2nd shift, $1.00 for 3rd shift.

What We Offer You

• Starting pay of $29.73 per hour.
• Overtime hours available.
• Quarterly bonus potential available.
• Comprehensive benefits for medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, AD&D and life insurance, paid short‑term disability.
• Optional specialty programs: pet insurance, diabetes and hypertension health programs, online workouts, and more.
• HSA available after 30 days.
• Automatic enrollment in 401(k) retirement plan with 3 % match.
• Opportunity to work in a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility with a diverse team. We are an equal‑opportunity employer.
• Training, tuition reimbursement, and career development support.
• Strong safety focus through our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative.
• Community outreach and volunteer opportunities (food drives, cookouts, family days).
• Kenosha is Silgan’s first facility to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill (2020).

You'll Love It Here If You Like

• Troubleshooting equipment and tooling.
• Performing preventive maintenance.
• Repairing or replacing worn parts.

What You'll Do

• Assist with installation and launch of new industrial can‑making machinery.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify all mechanical systems.
• Use precision measuring tools with tolerances up to .00010.
• Collaborate with management to improve work area, safety, quality, cost, and productivity.

We Need You To Have

• High school diploma or GED.
• Can‑do, will‑do attitude.
• Experience working with machinery, automotive or farm equipment.

Who We Are

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

Ready to make an impact in a cutting‑edge manufacturing environment? Apply today and join Silgan Containers in Kenosha, WI!

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work 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 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 protected status.

Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.