Mechanic

Company: Silgan Containers LLC
Location: Edison
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

Mechanic

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

Pay is $31.16 per hour

Now hiring for 6pm-6am 4 days on/4 days off

What we offer you:

Starting pay is $31.16 per hour plus shift differential available for night shift
Consistent wage increases.
Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, plus life insurance.
Specialty programs, like pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, and more.
401k retirement saving plan with company contributions.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to enhance your skills.
Company paid uniform and prescription safety glasses.
Safety shoe allowance provided.
We care about your safety, which means we do what's needed to protect our employees and that's reflected in our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative results
Edison is Silgan Container's first facility to install on-site solar.

What you'll do:

Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify mechanical systems on the production line.
Operate and maintain can line machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Use precision measuring tools to work within tolerances of .0010.
Monitor product quality and production efficiency to ensure smooth operation.
Utilize mechanical manuals and diagrams to learn and troubleshoot new components.
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently when needed.
Contribute improvement ideas for the work area, safety, quality, cost control, and productivity.

We need you to have:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalency.
2 years or more of experience as an industrial mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
Willingness to operate and maintain Silgan's can lines by performing and documenting quality checks.

Who we are:

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

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LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

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.

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