Precision Maintenance Machinist (Lathe & Mill)

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation seeks an experienced machinist to join its production team. The role requires operating and maintaining a manual lathe and milling machines, reading drawings and blueprints, and ensuring output meets specifications.

Strong safety discipline and the ability to multitask are essential. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a trade certificate and at least 2 years of machinist experience; vocational schooling or an apprenticeship is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with trade certification.
• Minimum 2 years of machinist experience; apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and maintain a safe work environment per standards.
• Inspect areas for unsafe acts and communicate findings.
• Operate and maintain manual lathe and milling machines.
• Review samples/instructions to understand specifications.
• Mark material, plan actions, and monitor output for quality.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Mathematics & measurement

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Strong work ethic

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade certificate

2 years machinist experience

Vocational school or apprenticeship (preferred)

Tools

Manual lathe

Milling machines

Calipers & indicators

Job description

Silgan Plastics Corporation seeks an experienced machinist to join its production team. The role requires operating and maintaining a manual lathe and milling machines, reading drawings and blueprints, and ensuring output meets specifications.

Strong safety discipline and the ability to multitask are essential. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a trade certificate and at least 2 years of machinist experience; vocational schooling or an apprenticeship is preferred.