Mechanic - St. Joseph, MO

VetJobs; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; Part time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a Mechanic for a rewarding on-site role in Saint Joseph, MO. This position offers competitive pay starting at $30.46/hour, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a leading metal food packaging company. Suitable for veterans and transitioning military personnel, candidates will utilize strong mechanical skills to maintain an industrial manufacturing line while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, and vision

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks vacation plus 10 paid holidays

Wellness programs and online workouts

Tuition reimbursement for training

Qualifications

• Required high school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to operate and maintain machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high-speed industrial can manufacturing line.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify all industrial mechanical systems.
• Work with management to improve safety and productivity.

Skills

Strong mechanical knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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

Auto req ID

447935BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Maintenance

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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!

City*

St. Joseph

State*

Missouri

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Silgan Containers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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