Production Mechanic

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA

401K

Life Insurance

Vacation

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp is seeking a skilled Can Line Mechanic to operate, maintain, and overhaul high-speed stamping and forming presses, ensuring product quality and safety standards. You will train and supervise helpers while documenting production and maintenance records.

Candidates should have experience in mechanical troubleshooting, blueprint reading, and precision tooling. A technical or vocational background is preferred; tool set required for the role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanic repairing and troubleshooting mechanical machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings and use precision measuring tools.
• Technical or Vocational College preferred; can pass the Can Line Mechanic test.
• Must provide a complete set of mechanics hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, maintain, adjust, make size change overs, and overhaul high speed manufacturing machinery.
• Run line to maximize production efficiency and inspect to current standards.
• Diagnose mechanical and quality problems and determine necessary repairs.
• Direct trainees and other employees; prepare and maintain production/quality/maintenance records.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and protect company property.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Mechanical diagnosis

Quality problem solving

Hand tools usage

Precision measurement

Can Line Mechanic test

Education

Technical or Vocational College

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Vernier caliper

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities: Services, sets up, operates, maintains, adjusts, makes size change overs, and overhauls high speed manufacturing machinery including stamping and forming presses. Runs manufacturing line to maximize production efficiency. Inspects to insure that product is produced to current standards. Has skills to diagnose mechanical and quality problems, determine necessary repairs and restore defective equipment to service. Effectively directs trainees, helpers, and other assigned employees. Prepares and maintains reports and records in relation to production, quality, efficiency and maintenance. Maintains working area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Performs duties with regard to safety of self and other employees while exercising proper care and protection of company property. Experience as a mechanic repairing and troubleshooting mechanical machinery. Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and drawings, handbooks, specifications, equipment manuals, parts list and other written material as associated with the job. Skilled in the use of hand and power tools, micrometers, dial indicators, vernier caliper, and other precision measuring instruments, gauges and tools used on the job. Has or will provide a complete set of mechanics hand tools associated with the job. Must pass Silgan Containers Corporation Can Line Mechanic test. Technical or Vocational College preferred.

Compensation

Compensation: Starting pay is $24.72-$28.25 an hour depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance, HSA, 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation.
• Advancement Opportunities. We promote from within. Benefits offered after 30 days of employment.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

Page Specifics

This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging.

Company Profile

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.