Mechanic

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Annual tool allowance

Safety gear provided

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Modern facility

Safety-first culture

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to maintain high-speed metal can lines and related machinery. You will perform mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspections to keep production running smoothly.

We value hands-on problem-solving, safety, and teamwork. This role offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and strong benefits in a modern manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Experience with machinery, automobiles, farm equipment, or other mechanical systems.
• Willingness to learn operation, maintenance, and repair of high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Safety-conscious, dependable with commitment to quality.
• Ability to document inspections and measurements.
• Team-oriented in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-speed can manufacturing equipment.
• Perform mechanical maintenance during production.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems and diagnose issues.
• Complete preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Document findings and monitor tolerances.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operators, and management.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce downtime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Manufacturing

Now Hiring Industrial Maintenance Mechanics in Sacramento, CA! Starting Pay: $32.90 per Hour + Shift Differentials Where Applicable

Are you a mechanically skilled professional who enjoys troubleshooting machinery, repairing industrial equipment, and keeping production running smoothly? Silgan Containers is hiring Industrial Maintenance Mechanics to join our manufacturing team in Sacramento, California! This is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term career with a leading metal food packaging manufacturer. If you have experience working with industrial machinery, automotive equipment, farm equipment, or other mechanical systems, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Silgan Containers?

• Competitive Pay: $32.90 per hour, plus shift differentials where applicable.
• Overtime Opportunities: Earn additional income with available overtime.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Financial Protection: Company-provided life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a 3% company match.
• Paid Time Off: Prorated vacation and 11 paid holidays.
• Annual Tool Allowance: Help maintain the tools you need to succeed.
• Company-Paid Safety Gear: Uniforms, safety shoes, and prescription safety glasses provided.
• Career Development: On-the-job training, technical classes, and tuition reimbursement.
• Modern Manufacturing Facility: Work alongside a diverse, multicultural team in a state-of-the-art production environment.
• Safety-First Culture: Be part of our commitment to protecting employees through our Drive to Zero safety initiative.
• Sustainability and Innovation: Support manufacturing improvements focused on energy efficiency, recycled content, renewable energy, and more sustainable operations.

What You'll Do – Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you will help maintain the performance, reliability, and safety of high-speed metal can manufacturing lines and related production equipment. Your mechanical skills will help ensure efficient production and consistent product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, service, maintain, overhaul, and monitor high-speed can manufacturing equipment and associated industrial machinery.
• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on production equipment during manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems, identify equipment issues, and perform repairs or modifications to minimize downtime.
• Complete preventive maintenance and routine equipment inspections to improve machinery reliability and extend equipment life.
• Inspect equipment, document findings, and address mechanical or operational issues according to established procedures.
• Perform quality checks and use precision measuring instruments to maintain equipment tolerances as tight as 0.0010 inch, where required.
• Support the production of high-quality, single-piece metal cans by maintaining equipment performance and production standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance personnel, production operators, and management to improve equipment reliability, workplace safety, product quality, and productivity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives designed to reduce downtime, control costs, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and productive work environment.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with machinery, automobiles, farm equipment, industrial equipment, or other mechanical systems.
• Ability and willingness to learn the operation, maintenance, and repair of high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• A positive, dependable, can-do attitude with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Willingness to perform and document equipment inspections, quality checks, and precision measurements.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial maintenance or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Manufacturing, production, or factory experience.
• Mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair, or preventive maintenance experience.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience maintaining high-speed production machinery or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Relevant experience with automotive repair, agricultural equipment, mechanical systems, or other hands-on trades is valuable.

Build Your Future with Silgan Containers

Silgan Containers is America's largest metal food packaging producer, delivering innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to customers across the food industry. We are committed to investing in our people, advancing manufacturing technology, and improving the sustainability of our operations. Our Sacramento, CA, plant is focused on innovation, operational excellence, and energy efficiency, including efforts to improve manufacturing processes and reduce environmental impact. Join a company where your mechanical skills can make a difference every day. Whether you're an experienced industrial mechanic or a hands-on mechanical professional ready to take the next step, Silgan Containers offers the opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding manufacturing career.

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.

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