Production Operator - Mechanic Career Path

Silgan White Cap Corp; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

401(k) with company contributions

Paid holidays and PTO

Affordable healthcare

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Evansville, IN is hiring a Production Operator on a path toward becoming an Industrial Mechanic. Starting pay is $24.83/hour with shift differential and guaranteed wage increases; weekly pay and overtime opportunities support steady earnings.

This role focuses on operating and maintaining high-speed presses and related equipment, with a clear pathway into mechanics through hands-on training and progressive responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and perform preventive maintenance on high-speed manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude andTroubles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Production Operator – Mechanic Career Path Silgan Closures | Evansville, IN Starting Pay: $24.83/Hour + Shift Differential + Guaranteed Wage Increases Start Your Manufacturing Career Today. Build Your Future as a Mechanic. Silgan Closures is hiring a Production Operator in Evansville, Indiana. This is more than a manufacturing job—it's a career development opportunity for mechanically inclined individuals interested in advancing into an Industrial Mechanic role.

Why Join Silgan?

Pay & Benefits

• Starting pay: $24.83/hour
• Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Guaranteed wage increases
• Weekly pay and overtime opportunities
• Pension plan 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Affordable Healthcare - Medical coverage for under $35/week

Mechanic Career Path

Employees advancing into Mechanic roles may work on presses, luggers, ovens, threaders, lining machines, and other high-speed manufacturing equipment. Mechanics perform equipment setup, troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance to support efficient production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

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.