Paid Mechanic Trainee: Start as Operator, Grow to Mechanic

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 80,919,000 - 93,011,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Overtime opportunities

Night shift differential

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Telemedicine

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Safety glasses allowance

On-site fitness center

Catered meals

Volunteer opportunities

Drive to Zero Injuries

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a Mechanic Trainee / Production Operator in Fort Dodge, IA to learn manufacturing equipment and advance to Mechanic.

Starting pay is $28.24/hour with on-the-job training; pay increases to $32.46/hour after completing the Mechanic training program, with potential advancement in as little as six months. This on-the-job program offers growth, safety, and long-term career opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude or an interest in hands-on technical work.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing equipment and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to follow instructions and work responsibly.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to learn and operate a forklift or other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to complete the Battery X Mechanic assessment within six months.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up, start up, operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with routine maintenance on assigned machines under supervision.
• Learn proper machine changeover procedures.
• Assist with equipment shutdown and startup procedures.
• Participate in equipment overhaul and maintenance activities.
• Develop knowledge of mechanical tools, equipment, and processes.
• Learn to identify and report equipment problems or unusual conditions.
• Complete maintenance and production documentation accurately.
• Learn and follow safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout, PPE, working at heights, confined-space procedures, and hazardous-material handling.
• Operate or learn to operate forklifts and other lifting equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Workplace safety

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Silgan Containers is seeking a Mechanic Trainee / Production Operator in Fort Dodge, IA to learn manufacturing equipment and advance to Mechanic.

Starting pay is $28.24/hour with on-the-job training; pay increases to $32.46/hour after completing the Mechanic training program, with potential advancement in as little as six months. This on-the-job program offers growth, safety, and long-term career opportunities.