Machinist
Silgan Containers Mfg Corp

Job Info

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Starting wage of $33.88 per hour

What we offer you:

• Starting pay is $33.88 per hour plus shift differential available for 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• 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:

• Work with strict manufacturing tolerances to ensure high-quality production performance.
• Maintain and overhaul gearboxes, pumps, and other production equipment.
• Refurbish and repair tools and measuring instruments to ensure accurate performance.
• Perform tool and die machining tasks using blueprints, written procedures, and verbal instructions.
• Measure and calculate raw material requirements, selecting the appropriate tools, equipment, jigs, and fixtures for each task.
• Catalog, organize, and issue production tooling to maintain operational efficiency.
• Operate CNC grinders and other tool and die machine shop equipment, including lathes, Bridgeport, welders, and plasma cutters.
• Perform quality checks on incoming tooling and take appropriate action.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and rebuild tooling for canmaking machinery as needed.
• Adhere to safe working practices, including lockout and tagout procedures, to protect yourself and others.
• Operate plant equipment such as forklifts, lifts, and booms to assist with production tasks.
• Work with team members and management to improve safety, quality, and productivity

We need you to have:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, trade school with required without experience.
• 2 years or more of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines while working with minimal supervision.

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.

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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