Mechanic

Silgan Containers • St. Joseph, MO

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for its manufacturing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri. The role maintains and repairs high-speed manufacturing equipment and can lines, performs preventive maintenance, and troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies industrial mechanical systems. The position pays $30.46 per hour plus a $1.30 shift differential, with overtime opportunities and benefits.

The job description describes the general nature and level of the work and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as directed by their supervisor. Silgan is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools.
• Safety-focused, problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to perform and document quality checks on can lines.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of industrial maintenance or mechanic experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair high-speed manufacturing equipment and can lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify industrial mechanical systems.
• Use precision tools to work with tolerances up to .0010.
• Partner with management on safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
• Perform and document quality checks on can lines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Two weeks of vacation after probation and 10 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement, training, and on-the-job development.
• Company-paid uniforms and safety gear.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED