Spray Machine Operator

Silgan Containers; Burlington (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging as a Spray Machine Operator! This role offers an excellent starting wage with opportunities for growth and development. You'll be responsible for monitoring and adjusting spray systems, performing maintenance, and ensuring product quality. With a commitment to safety and sustainability, this company provides a supportive environment where your contributions matter. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k plan with a match. If you're looking for a stable career with room for advancement, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

Opportunities for community outreach and volunteering

Culture of development and growth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and basic SPC knowledge needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor spray system performance and adjust for quality.
• Perform maintenance on spray machines and handle hazardous materials.
• Conduct quality checks and document conditions.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Manufacturing experience

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles

Basic SPC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gainseeker

Protraq

SPC charts interpretation

Job description

Gain experience through on-the-job training as a Spray Machine Operator!

Starting pay is $23.21 per hour

Shift: 6 PM – 6 AM

What we offer:

Starting wage is $23.21 per hour plus $1 per hour shift differential.

Outstanding benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision, 2 weeks of vacation and 10 paid holidays, 401K with a 6 percent match, plus more.

A safe environment – we have one of the lowest accident rates in the industry.

Quality training to further develop you.

Room to grow – we promote within with training and job advancement opportunities.

Performance evaluations and pay increases given every 6 months for the first two years.

What you’ll do:

1. Continually monitor the performance of the spray system and make all adjustments necessary to assure proper film weights, distribution, and appearance.
2. Perform minor maintenance on spray machine pumps, guns, and related equipment. Handle hazardous materials and wastes properly.
3. Inform Supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and poor quality materials or supplies.
4. Perform quality checks as required and make adjustments to machines as needed.
5. Competent in basic SPC, Gainseeker, Protraq and interpretation of SPC charts.
6. Document any out of gate/spec conditions on the SGC-500, and react accordingly. Record material usage as required.

We need you to have:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Manufacturing experience preferred.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
4. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.

Who we are:

America's largest metal food packaging producer.

A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.

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.

You CAN with Silgan Containers

We offer you the following:

• Fair and competitive wages.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance plans, and other voluntary benefits.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• A culture of development, growth, and advancement.
• Opportunities for community outreach and volunteering.

Who we are:

• The largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings and a foremost manufacturer of metal food containers in the US.
• A stable, environmentally conscious, and publicly traded company.
• A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.
• Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship.
• An employer who cares about your safety, which means we do what's needed to protect our employees, and that's reflected in our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative results.