Industrial Mechanic - Ft. Dodge, IA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Ft. Dodge, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is seeking an experienced Industrial Mechanic to join its maintenance team in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The role maintains and repairs high-speed manufacturing equipment used in metal packaging production, helping ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. The position offers starting pay of $32.46 per hour, a $3,000 hiring bonus, overtime opportunities, paid training, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 closely with production and maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability.

Benefits

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, and an 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.
$3,000 hiring bonus.
Overtime opportunities.
Shift differential for permanent night shift positions.
Paid training.