Mechanic

Silgan Containers; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401k with 6% match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Menomonee Falls, WI, is seeking a mechanically inclined technician to maintain a high-speed coater line. You will troubleshoot, repair, and modify mechanical systems, and perform quality checks with precise measurements up to 0.0010 to ensure optimal performance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong mechanical knowledge, and the ability to pass a mechanics test. Training is provided with company-paid classes and safety initiatives emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalency.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to pass a mechanics test.
• Desire to operate and maintain Silgan's coater lines by performing and documenting quality checks and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Utilize your mechanical knowledge in maintaining a high speed coater line.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify all mechanical systems.
• Use precision measuring tools and work with close tolerances up to .0010.
• Work with management to improve work area, safety, quality, cost, and productivity.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Pass mechanics test

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$2000 GRADUATED SIGN-ON BONUS Starting pay is $33.02 per hour, plus additional wage premiums Shift: 6AM to 6PM - Sun, Mon, Tues with alternating Wednesdays

What we offer you:

• Starting pay is $33.12 per hour
• Wage increases every 6 months-May and November
• Overtime available
• Shift differential
• Outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, graduated vacation, 11 paid holidays, 401k with a 6 percent match
• Company paid prescription safety glasses after 90 days
• Steel toed-boots not required
• Not required to wear hair nets, beard nets, uniform, etc.

Culture of advancement and growth

We invest in you with on-the-job training and company paid classes

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:

• Utilize your mechanical knowledge in maintaining a high speed coater line
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify all mechanical systems
• Use precision measuring tools and work with close tolerances up to .0010
• Work with management to improve work area, safety, quality, cost, and productivity

We need you to have:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalency
• Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to pass a mechanics test
• Desire to operate and maintain Silgan's coater lines by performing and documenting quality checks and measurements

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.

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.

This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging.

We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.