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Mechanic Trainee
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Location

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Type

full-time

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Starting pay is $31.46 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential  

Shift: 6PM – 6AM on a 2-2-3 Rotating shift

Week 1: Work 36 hours. Week 2: Work 48 hours, which includes OT.

What we offer you:  

  • Starting pay of $33.65 per hour with $1.00 shift differential for night shift. 
  • Overtime and opportunities for double time available.
  • Quarterly incentive bonuses based on safety training completion and plant incident rates.
  • Robust benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage, plus online medical appointments with our telemedicine program.
  • Options to specialty programs, like pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension management, and more.
  • HSA available after 30 days.
  • We provide a 401k with a 3 percent match, dollar for dollar.
  • We offer 10 paid holidays with 2 weeks vacation.
  • Company provides a toolbox plus mechanic tool replacements.
  • Company-paid uniform, prescription safety glasses, and custom ear molds are available at no charge.
  • We provide an annual shoe voucher, including insoles. Steel-toed boots are not required.
  • We have a culture of advancement and growth. We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement.
  • You'll be appreciated for your hard work and celebrated for reaching team goals. 
  • Monthly incentives to earn gift cards.
  • Free swag plus water bottle.
  • We have an onsite market for food, desserts, snacks, and drinks, with free coffee and free cocoa.  
  • 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.
  • Stability in a growing, environmentally conscious, publicly traded company.  
  • Opportunity to work alongside America’s most respected brands and be part of the Silgan legacy that makes us the market front-runner in consumer packaging. 

   

What you’ll do:   

  • Operate, troubleshoot, repair, construct, install, and maintain mechanical production equipment.
  • Perform quality checks on mechanical machinery, as needed.
  • Utilize mechanical knowledge to maintain a high-speed can manufacturing line.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify all mechanical systems.
  • Use precision measuring tools and work with close tolerances.
  • Partner with management to improve work area, safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
  • Complete assigned standard operating procedures and documentation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

We need you to have:   

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalency.   
  • Trade school or apprenticeship preferred. 
  • Mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. 
  • Strong mechanical diagram knowledge.

Who we are:    

  • America's largest metal food packaging producer.   
  • A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Mechanical Experience,Troubleshooting,Repair,Installation,Maintenance,Quality Checks,Precision Measuring,Mechanical Diagram Knowledge

About Silgan Containers

At Silgan Containers, we are proud to be the leading supplier of metal food packaging solutions in North America, trusted by America’s most respected brands. Our commitment to excellence in quality, innovation, and technical expertise has earned us a "Best in Class" reputation.

We support this commitment through Silgan University, where we offer industry-leading technical and equipment training, ensuring our customers have access to the highest levels of knowledge and support. Our on-site technical teams provide prompt, expert assistance, ensuring our customers’ needs are always met efficiently.

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We are rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

Our commitment to excellence extends to our people. We cultivate a culture of growth and opportunity, promoting from within and offering extensive training and development programs to help our employees advance in their careers. By investing in our team, we ensure that both our employees and our company continue to thrive.

With over 20 production facilities across the U.S., headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, and a Technical Center near Milwaukee, WI, Silgan Containers is strategically positioned to serve our customers and deliver the highest-quality packaging solutions.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1987

What you'll do

  • The Mechanic Trainee will operate, troubleshoot, repair, construct, install, and maintain mechanical production equipment. They will also perform quality checks and partner with management to improve safety, quality, cost, and productivity.

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What does a Mechanic Trainee do at Silgan Containers?

As a Mechanic Trainee at Silgan Containers, you will: the Mechanic Trainee will operate, troubleshoot, repair, construct, install, and maintain mechanical production equipment. They will also perform quality checks and partner with management to improve safety, quality, cost, and productivity..

Why join Silgan Containers as a Mechanic Trainee?

Silgan Containers is a leading Packaging and Containers Manufacturing company.

Is the Mechanic Trainee position at Silgan Containers remote?

The Mechanic Trainee position at Silgan Containers is based in Savage, Minnesota, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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