Mechanic, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Overview

Silgan Containers has openings for Industrial Mechanics at our Hammond manufacturing facility

Starting pay: $34.27 per hour plus shift differential

Hiring Bonus: $5,000

Shifts: Train on 1st shift, then work 2nd or 3rd shift

Silgan Containers | America's Largest Metal Food Packaging Producer

• Pay: $34.27 per hour + shift differential, overtime available.
• $5,000 hiring bonus.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and ADD insurance, short and long term disability, plus HSA eligibility after 30 days.
• Additional Benefits: pet insurance, wellness programs for diabetes and hypertension, online workouts, and more.
• Retirement: Automatic 401k enrollment and 3% company deposit plus 3% company match.
• Paid Time Off: 1 week vacation in first six months plus 11 paid holidays.
• Safety Gear Provided: reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and OSHA‑approved safety shoes/boots.
• Culture of Growth and Advancement: on‑the‑job technical training, classes, tuition reimbursement.
• Safe Work Environment: Drive to Zero initiative for safety.
• Focus on Sustainability: plant participated in DOE audit to improve energy efficiency and decarbonize operations.

• Troubleshooting equipment and tooling.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Repairing or replacing worn parts.

• Maintain and optimize mechanical systems: troubleshoot, repair, and improve mechanical components on high‑speed can line equipment to ensure consistent performance and minimize downtime.
• Operate manufacturing machinery: run and maintain can line equipment, making necessary adjustments to keep operations running smoothly.
• Ensure precision and accuracy: use tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to measure components within tight tolerances of .001 compared to standards.
• Monitor production flow: track product quality and line efficiency, identifying and resolving issues to prevent disruptions.
• Solve technical issues: diagnose mechanical and quality‑related problems and apply hands‑on solutions to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement: offer ideas that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency across the work area.

• High school diploma or GED or 2‑year trade school (preferred).
• 5+ years mechanical manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools.
• Willingness to operate and maintain Silgan’s can lines, performing and documenting quality checks.

• America’s largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation.
• Silgan Containers rethinks how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

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.