Mechanic

Silgan Containers; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal food packaging seeks a Mechanic to maintain high-speed industrial can manufacturing lines in St. Joseph, MO. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems, offering a competitive starting pay of $30.46 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) with employer match. Opportunities for growth and advancement are available through on-the-job training and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Utilize mechanical knowledge for maintenance of manufacturing line.
• Document quality checks and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair industrial mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to ensure maximum uptime.
• Work on precision measuring with close tolerances.

Skills

Strong mechanical knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Starting pay is $30.46 per hour plus $1.30 shift differential

Schedule is 5 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 5 days off

12 hour shifts, rotating Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Overtime available

What We Offer You

• Pay: $30.46 per hour plus $1.30 shift differential and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life and ADD insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Additional Benefits: Pet insurance, wellness programs, online workouts, and more.
• Paid Time Off: Earn up to 2 weeks of vacation after your probationary period plus 10 paid holidays
• Retirement: 401K savings plan with company contribution.
• Culture of Growth and Advancement: We invest in you with on the job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement as needed
• Focus on Safety: We prioritize your well-being and safety with our "Drive to Zero" initiative, ensuring a safe manufacturing environment.
• Community Impact: Opportunities to give back through food drives, plant-wide events, and volunteer programs.
• Focus On Sustainability: St. Joe recently hosted the Department of Energy to identify energy savings projects
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Utilize your mechanical knowledge in maintaining a highspeed industrial can manufacturing line
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify all industrial 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 or GED.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• A can do, will do attitude.
• A desire to operate and maintain Silgan's can lines by performing and documenting quality checks and measurements.
  
  

Who We Are

• America's largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation.
• Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.
  
  

Apply today and join our dynamic team in St. Joseph, MO!

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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