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 grinders, welders, and related equipment
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, technical drawings, and manuals
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain high‑quality standards
• Dependable attendance and commitment to safe work practices

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