Tool and Die Machinist

Tool & Die Machinist – $34.08/Hour + On-Call Pay Build, repair, and maintain the precision tooling that keeps manufacturing running. Silgan Containers is looking for an experienced Tool & Die Machinist to join our manufacturing team. If you have experience with machining, tool and die work, precision measuring, blueprint reading, mills, lathes, grinders, or CNC equipment, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a stable manufacturing environment with strong pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Starting Pay: $34.08 per hour + On-Call Pay You’ll work with precision tooling and production equipment where your machining skills directly impact the quality, reliability, and efficiency of our manufacturing operation.

Starting pay of $34.08 per hour + on-call pay Consistent wage increases Quarterly bonus opportunities Monday–Friday schedule – 8-hour days, 5 days per week Occasional overtime available Comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 10 paid holidays 401(k) with 3% company match HSA available after 30 days Additional benefits including pet insurance, Hinge Health, Regenex, Livongo and telemedicine programs Safety glasses reimbursement Steel-toed boots are not required On-the-job training, technical classes, and tuition reimbursement Opportunities for career advancement and promotion from within Strong commitment to employee safety through our Drive to Zero Injuries initiative

As a Tool & Die Machinist, you’ll work with precision tooling, measuring equipment, and machine shop equipment to support high-quality manufacturing production. Your responsibilities will include:
Perform tool and die machining using blueprints, technical drawings, written procedures, and verbal instructions Work to strict manufacturing tolerances to ensure tooling and components meet quality and performance requirements Operate CNC grinders, mills, lathes, surface grinders, welders, plasma cutters, and other machine shop equipment Repair, rebuild, refurbish, and maintain production tooling and measuring instruments Troubleshoot tooling and mechanical problems and determine appropriate repairs or corrective actions Rebuild and repair tooling used in high-speed can manufacturing machinery Inspect incoming tooling and perform quality checks to ensure components meet specifications Read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and machining specifications Calculate raw material requirements and select the appropriate cutting tools, measuring instruments, jigs, fixtures, and equipment Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, and other inspection tools Work closely with Engineers, Supervisors, and Mechanics to identify defective parts, tooling issues, and equipment problems Maintain and overhaul gearboxes, pumps, and other production equipment as needed Catalog, organize, and issue production tooling to support efficient manufacturing operations Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and all other required safety procedures Work as part of a team to continuously improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity

We’re looking for a skilled machinist or tool and die professional who enjoys hands‑on work, precision machining, troubleshooting, and solving mechanical problems.

Required:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; trade school training may be considered in place of experience 2–5 years of machinist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or tool room environment Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers Ability to operate machine shop equipment such as mills, lathes, surface…