Industrial Mechanic - Ft. Dodge, IA

VetJobs•Fort Dodge, IA

About The Position

Silgan Containers is hiring an experienced Industrial Mechanic for its maintenance team in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The role maintains and repairs high-speed manufacturing equipment used in metal packaging production, helping keep machinery operating safely and efficiently. The position offers starting pay of $32.46 per hour, a $3,000 hiring bonus, overtime opportunities, paid training, and excellent benefits. Permanent night shift positions receive a shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or vocational/technical education.
At least 2 years of Industrial Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanical Technician, or Industrial Maintenance experience is desired.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
Ability to read measuring instruments and work with close tolerances.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to safety and quality.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, food production, packaging, automotive, steel, paper, plastics, chemical processing, or similar industrial maintenance experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify mechanical equipment and production machinery.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
Diagnose mechanical failures and minimize equipment downtime.
Inspect, repair, and replace bearings, chains, gears, belts, conveyors, pumps, and other mechanical components.
Use precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges, with tolerances up to .0010.
Inspect equipment and document maintenance activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
Work with production and maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability.

Benefits

$3,000 hiring bonus.
Starting pay of $32.46 per hour.
Overtime opportunities.
Shift differential for permanent night shift positions.
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with an automatic 3% company match.
Two weeks of paid vacation during the first year.
10 paid holidays annually.
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training.
Telemedicine, wellness programs, employee assistance program, employee discounts, and pet insurance.
Safety glasses allowance.
Access to an on-site fitness center.
Catered employee appreciation meals.
Community volunteer opportunities and plant-wide events.