Mechanic

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp is hiring a Mechanic at our Breinigsville, PA plant. The role involves maintaining and optimizing high-speed can line equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Starting wage is $36.42/hour with a $1.75 night shift differential. We offer medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement, plus ongoing training and a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools is preferred.
• One year or more experience in manufacturing or mechanical repairs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize mechanical systems on high-speed can lines.
• Operate manufacturing machinery and adjust settings to keep lines running.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify components within tight tolerances.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Mechanic in our Breinigsville plant Starting wage of $36.42 per hour $1.75 shift differential Now hiring Mechanics at our Breinigsville, PA plant where stability meets opportunity. Silgan Containers is one of the most reliable names in U.S. manufacturing, producing metal packaging for America’s most respected food brands. If you’re mechanically inclined and ready to build a long term career, join a team where your skills keep essential products moving and your future stays on track.

What we offer you:

• Pay: $36.42 per hour, plus $1.75 shift differential for night shift
• Benefits: Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accidental death, life insurance, and short and long term disability.
• Additional Programs: Optional benefits include pet insurance, and health programs for diabetes, hypertension, and more.
• Health Savings Account: Available after 30 days of employment.
• Retirement: 401k plan with a 3 percent employer match.
• Time Off: Two weeks of paid vacation plus 10 paid holidays, which you're encouraged to take.
• Bonuses: Quarterly performance bonus opportunity.
• Safety Gear: Customized ear plugs provided by the company, plus reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
• Steel toed boots not required.
• Growth: We invest in you with on the job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement.
• Safety: Our Drive to Zero Injuries initiative reflects our focus on safety and employee well being.
• Recognition: Team achievements are celebrated with quarterly meals.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer events such as Earth Day cleanups and food drives.
• Sustainability: Our Breinigsville plant has participated in a Department of Energy audit to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

You’ll love it here if you like:

• Troubleshooting Equipment and Tooling
• Performing Preventative Maintenance
• Repairing Or Replacing Worn Parts

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and optimize mechanical systems: Troubleshoot, repair, and improve mechanical components on high speed can lines equipment to ensure consistent performance and minimize downtime.
• Operate manufacturing machinery: Run and maintain can line equipment, making necessary adjustments to keep operations running smoothly.
• Ensure precision and accuracy: Use tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to measure components within tight tolerances of .0010 to meet quality standards.
• Monitor production flow: Track product quality and line efficiency, identifying and resolving issues to prevent disruptions.
• Solve technical issues: Diagnose mechanical and quality-related problems and apply hands‑on solutions to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement: Offer ideas that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency across your work area.

We need you to have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year or more experience in manufacturing, mechanical diagnostics and repairs, or similar experience.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools.
• Willingness to operate and maintain Silgan's can lines by performing and documenting quality checks.

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.

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.