Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Join a Leader in Industrial Plastics Manufacturing

At Silgan Dispensing Systems, we manufacture innovative dispensing solutions used worldwide in beauty, healthcare, food, beverage, and home care products. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to help maintain and improve our advanced plastics manufacturing equipment.

If you enjoy troubleshooting machinery, working with automation, and solving mechanical and electrical challenges, we want to hear from you!

Build Your Future with Silgan Dispensing Systems

Innovative Products
• Great People
• Endless Opportunities

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and production machinery
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• Replace and repair motors, conveyors, motor controls, clutches, and assembly equipment
• Locate and repair electrical faults using testing equipment and multimeters
• Rebuild air cylinders, escapements, and other machine components
• Replace conveyor belts, cut-off blades, and worn machine parts
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Set up and operate machine shop equipment such as lathes, drill presses, and grinders
• Test equipment following repairs to verify proper operation
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and cost savings
• Follow all company safety procedures and work rules

We're Looking For

• Manufacturing Maintenance Experience
• Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatic & Hydraulic Knowledge
• Strong Problem-Solving Abilities
• Team-Oriented Mindset
• Commitment to Safety & Quality

Required Experience & Technical Skills

• 3-5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, injection molding, assembly equipment, or high-speed manufacturing environments
• Technical degree, vocational certification, or equivalent industrial maintenance training
• PLC, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or automation certifications preferred
• Experience leading maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, or troubleshooting efforts
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety, quality standards, and production requirements

Electrical & Automation Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting in industrial manufacturing environments
• Motor controls, starters, relays, and contractors
• Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) programming and troubleshooting
• Industrial electrical panel diagnosis and repair
• Sensors, photo eyes, encoders, and proximity switches
• Servo motors and motion control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance and safety procedures
• Basic PLC troubleshooting and automated equipment diagnostics

Mechanical Skills

• Troubleshooting and repairing production equipment and automated machinery
• Conveyor systems, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and drive systems
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems troubleshooting
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Mechanical assembly, disassembly, and equipment rebuilds
• Machine setup, alignment, and adjustment
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions

Additional Qualifications

• Experience maintaining automated production equipment
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical manuals
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to pass a maintenance skills assessment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the shift
• Regularly lift up to 25 pounds
• Frequentl…