Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Mechanic Jobs in Rochelle, IL | Manufacturing Maintenance Careers at Silgan Containers

Industrial Mechanic – Rochelle, Illinois

Starting Pay: $30.70 per Hour plus Shift Differential and Overtime

$2,000 Hiring Bonus

Silgan Containers | America’s Largest Metal Food Packaging Producer

Looking for a high‑paying manufacturing maintenance career with outstanding benefits, overtime opportunities, career advancement, and long-term stability? Join Silgan Containers in Rochelle, Illinois as an Industrial Mechanic and become part of a manufacturing team focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation.

Silgan Containers offers competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits, paid time off, and strong career growth opportunities in a stable manufacturing environment.

• Starting pay at $30.70 per hour
• Additional shift differential pay
• Overtime opportunities available
• $2,000 hiring bonus
• 401(k) with employer match
• Annual wage growth opportunities

• 12‑hour night shift
• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Rotating schedule:
  • 4 days on
  • 4 days off

This schedule provides built‑in extended time off throughout the year.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Life and AD&DD insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Pet insurance options

• Paid vacation days
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs and online workouts
• Company‑provided prescription safety glasses
• Boot allowance
• Customized hearing protection

• Catered meals and employee appreciation events
• Attendance and team performance bonuses
• Community volunteer opportunities and food drives
• Strong safety‑first environment with our Drive to Zero initiative

As a Mechanic at Silgan Containers, you will maintain and support high‑speed manufacturing equipment used in metal food packaging production.

• Service, operate, maintain, and overhaul manufacturing equipment including:
  • Sheet feeders
  • Presses
  • Compound liners
  • Elevators
  • Conveyors
  • Compound systems
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial manufacturing equipment
• Maintain production of quality products according to company standards
• Perform preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs
• Conduct scheduled inspections and quality checks
• Enter production and inspection data into Windows‑based computer systems
• Identify and respond to non‑standard operating conditions
• Maintain production efficiency and minimize downtime
• Support continuous improvement and manufacturing safety initiatives

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Ability to pass:
  • Battery X Mechanic Test
  • Precision Measuring Test
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Positive “can do, will do” attitude
• Ability to perform and document quality checks and measurements

Experience in the following areas is highly desirable:

• Industrial maintenance
• Manufacturing maintenance
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Production equipment repair
• Preventive maintenance
• Conveyor systems
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• High‑speed manufacturing equipment

• Enjoy hands‑on mechanical and maintenance work
• Thrive in fast‑paced manufacturing environments
• Take pride in troubleshooting and equipment reliability
• Value safety, teamwork, and quality
• Want long‑term career growth with a stable manufacturing company
• Have strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills

Silgan Containers is America’s largest metal food packaging producer and a recognized leader in sustainable manufacturing and packaging innovation.

• Increased recycled material usage
• Energy efficiency improvements
• Renewable energy initiatives
• Modern manufacturing process upgrades
• Decarbonization efforts in partnership with the Department of Energy

• Employee safety
• Operational excellence
• Manufacturing innovation
• Career advancement
• Environmental responsibility

Join Silgan Containers in Rochelle, Illinois…