Production Mechanic​/Off Nights

life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)

Production Mechanic - $2,000 Hiring Bonus

Build Your Career. Work With Your Hands. Keep Production Moving.

Looking for a stable career where your mechanical skills make a difference every day? Join
Silgan Containers
, America's largest metal food packaging producer, and become an important part of the team that keeps our production equipment running safely and efficiently.

We're looking for a
Production Mechanic
who enjoys troubleshooting, working with equipment, making adjustments, solving problems, and keeping a fast-paced manufacturing operation running at its best.

You don't need to know everything on day one.We value mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. You'll have the opportunity to build your skills while learning our equipment and processes.

What We Offer You

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus
• Starting pay: $28.96/hour
• $0.80/hour night shift differential
• 12-hour night shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• 4 days on / 4 days off schedule
• Overtime opportunities
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) with up to a 3% company match
• Graduated vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• A safety-focused culture committed to protecting our employees through our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative
• The opportunity to develop valuable mechanical and manufacturing skills in an essential industry

As a Production Mechanic, you'll help keep our production operation running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You'll work hands-on with coating and production equipment while troubleshooting issues and making adjustments to maintain quality and productivity.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Set up, operate, maintain, adjust, and perform changeovers on production and coating equipment
• Perform equipment wash-up and routine maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot mechanical and quality issues and determine the appropriate corrective action
• Make repairs and adjustments to return equipment to service as quickly and safely as possible
• Monitor equipment performance to help maximize production efficiency and product quality
• Operate and monitor oven and coating equipment
• Identify potential equipment problems before they become larger production issues
• Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and changeover records
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, safe, and organized
• Immediately report accidents, equipment damage, unusual events, or emergency situations to supervision
• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred, but mechanically inclined candidates with the right attitude are encouraged to apply
• Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Dependable, safety-minded, and willing to work as part of a team
• Ability to work a 12-hour night shift on a 4-on/4-off schedule

At Silgan, we believe in developing our people and promoting from within. A Production Mechanic role can be an opportunity to build a long-term career while gaining valuable experience with industrial equipment, troubleshooting, production processes, and maintenance.

If you're the person who likes to
figure out how things work, fix what's broken, and keep things running
, we'd like to meet you.

Why Silgan?

Silgan Containers is
America's largest metal food packaging producer
, providing essential packaging for the food supply chain.

We're also committed to building a more sustainable future. Silgan is working to reduce our carbon footprint, increase renewable…