Mechanic - Sacramento, CA

VetJobs•Sacramento, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is hiring Industrial Maintenance Mechanics to join their manufacturing team in Sacramento, California. This role is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a leading metal food packaging manufacturer. The position is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic will help maintain the performance, reliability, and safety of high-speed metal can manufacturing lines and related production equipment, ensuring efficient production and consistent product quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
Experience working with machinery, automobiles, farm equipment, industrial equipment, or other mechanical systems.
Ability and willingness to learn the operation, maintenance, and repair of high-speed manufacturing equipment.
A positive, dependable, can-do attitude with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Willingness to perform and document equipment inspections, quality checks, and precision measurements.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Industrial maintenance or mechanical maintenance experience.
Manufacturing, production, or factory experience.
Mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair, or preventive maintenance experience.
Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
Experience maintaining high-speed production machinery or automated manufacturing equipment.
Relevant experience with automotive repair, agricultural equipment, mechanical systems, or other hands-on trades is valuable.

Responsibilities

Operate, service, maintain, overhaul, and monitor high-speed can manufacturing equipment and associated industrial machinery.
Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on production equipment during manufacturing operations.
Troubleshoot mechanical systems, identify equipment issues, and perform repairs or modifications to minimize downtime.
Complete preventive maintenance and routine equipment inspections to improve machinery reliability and extend equipment life.
Inspect equipment, document findings, and address mechanical or operational issues according to established procedures.
Perform quality checks and use precision measuring instruments to maintain equipment tolerances as tight as 0.0010 inch, where required.
Support the production of high-quality, single-piece metal cans by maintaining equipment performance and production standards.
Collaborate with maintenance personnel, production operators, and management to improve equipment reliability, workplace safety, product quality, and productivity.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives designed to reduce downtime, control costs, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and productive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay: $32.90 per hour, plus shift differentials where applicable.
Overtime Opportunities
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-provided life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a 3% company match.
Prorated vacation and 11 paid holidays.
Annual Tool Allowance
Company-Paid Safety Gear: Uniforms, safety shoes, and prescription safety glasses provided.
On-the-job training, technical classes, and tuition reimbursement.
Modern manufacturing facility
Safety-First Culture
Sustainability and Innovation initiatives