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Production Mechanic at Silgan Plastics LLC · Katori

Production Mechanic – $2,000 Hiring Bonus

Build Your Career. Work With Your Hands. Keep Production Moving.

Looking for a stable career where your mechanical skills make a difference every day? Join Silgan Containers, America’s largest metal food packaging producer, and become an important part of the team that keeps our production equipment running safely and efficiently.

We’re looking for a Production Mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting, working with equipment, making adjustments, solving problems, and keeping a fast-paced manufacturing operation running at its best.

You don't need to know everything on day one. We value mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. You'll have the opportunity to build your skills while learning our equipment and processes.

What We Offer You

$2,000 Hiring Bonus
Starting pay: $28.96/hour
$0.80/hour night shift differential
12-hour night shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
4 days on / 4 days off schedule
Overtime opportunities
Comprehensive benefits, including:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term disability
- 401(k) with up to a 3% company match
- Graduated vacation
- 11 paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement and career growth
A safety-focused culture committed to protecting our employees through our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative
The opportunity to develop valuable mechanical and manufacturing skills in an essential industry

What You'll Do

As a Production Mechanic, you'll help keep our production operation running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You'll work hands-on with coating and production equipment while troubleshooting issues and making adjustments to maintain quality and productivity.

Your responsibilities will include:

Set up, operate, maintain, adjust, and perform changeovers on production and coating equipment
Perform equipment wash-up and routine maintenance activities
Troubleshoot mechanical and quality issues and determine the appropriate corrective action
Make repairs and adjustments to return equipment to service as quickly and safely as possible
Monitor equipment performance to help maximize production efficiency and product quality
Operate and monitor oven and coating equipment
Identify potential equipment problems before they become larger production issues
Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and changeover records
Keep equipment and work areas clean, safe, and organized
Immediately report accidents, equipment damage, unusual events, or emergency situations to supervision
Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by management

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous manufacturing experience preferred, but mechanically inclined candidates with the right attitude are encouraged to apply
Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn
Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Dependable, safety-minded, and willing to work as part of a team
Can-do, will-do attitude
Ability to work a 12-hour night shift on a 4-on/4-off schedule

Grow With Us

At Silgan, we believe in developing our people and promoting from within. A Production Mechanic role can be an opportunity to build a long-term career while gaining valuable experience with industrial equipment, troubleshooting, production processes, and maintenance.

If you're the person who likes to figure out how things work, fix what's broken, and keep things running, we'd like to meet you.

Why Silgan?

Silgan Containers is America's largest metal food packaging producer, providing essential packaging for the food supply chain.

We're also committed to building a more sustainable future. Silgan is working to reduce our carbon footprint, increase renewable energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and divert waste from landfills. Our metal packaging products are recyclable, helping support a more sustainable food supply chain.

Bring your mechanical skills. Build your career. Keep production moving. Join Silgan.

Apply today for the Production Mechanic position and take the next step in your career!

in your career!

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.

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