Mechanic Training Program - Production Operator

## Mechanic Training Program - Production Operator Apply remote type:
On Site locations:
Ft. Dodge, Iowatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R6920
** Mechanic Trainee / Production Operator – Build a Career, Not Just a Job
**** Ready to turn your mechanical interest into a rewarding career? Start as a Production Operator and build the skills you need to advance into a Mechanic role!
** At
** Silgan Containers**, we believe in promoting from within and investing in our employees. This position gives you the opportunity to
** earn $28.24 per hour while receiving hands-on, on-the-job training
** in a manufacturing environment.

For employees who demonstrate strong performance, mechanical aptitude, and successfully complete the required training and testing,
** pay increases to $32.46 per hour upon completion of the Mechanic training program.
** In many cases, advancement to a Mechanic role can happen in as little as
** six months**.If you're mechanically inclined, dependable, eager to learn, and looking for a company where you can build a long-term career,
** this could be your opportunity to get your foot in the door and grow with us.
**** Why Join Silgan?
**** We offer more than a paycheck — we offer a path forward.*** **$28.24/hour starting pay**
* ** Increase to $32.46/hour
** after successful completion of the Mechanic training program and testing requirements
* ** Paid on-the-job training
** and opportunities to develop valuable mechanical skills
* ** Overtime opportunities**
* ** Shift differential
** for eligible permanent night-shift positions
* Opportunities for
** career advancement and promotion from within**
* ** Tuition reimbursement
** and ongoing employee training
* Medical, dental and vision insurance
* Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
* Short-term and long-term disability coverage
* ** 401(k) with an automatic 3% company match**
* ** Two weeks of paid vacation during your first year**
* ** 10 paid holidays annually
*** Telemedicine and wellness programs
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discounts and pet insurance
* Safety glasses allowance
* ** Steel-toed boots are not required
*** Access to an
** on-site fitness center
*** Catered employee appreciation meals
* Community volunteer opportunities and plant-wide events
* A strong commitment to safety through our
** Drive to Zero Injuries
** initiative
* * What You'll Learn & Do
** As a Mechanic Trainee / Production Operator, you'll gain hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment while learning from experienced team members.

You'll have the opportunity to:
* Learn to
** set up, start up, operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment
*** Assist with routine maintenance on assigned machines under supervision
* Learn proper machine
** changeover procedures
*** Assist with equipment shutdown and startup procedures
* Participate in equipment overhaul and maintenance activities
* Develop your knowledge of mechanical tools, equipment, and manufacturing processes
* Learn to identify and report equipment problems or unusual conditions
* Complete maintenance and production documentation accurately
* Learn and follow safe work practices, including
** Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, working at heights, confined-space procedures, and hazardous-material handling
*** Operate or learn to operate forklifts and other lifting equipment
* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
** The goal is simple: learn the equipment, build your mechanical skills, prove yourself, and advance your career.
**** What We're Looking For
** You don't have to be a seasoned mechanic to succeed here.
** If you have mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn, we'll help you develop the skills.
** Successful candidates will have:
* A
** High School Diploma or equivalent
***…