Injection Molding Technician - WH0028

Silgan Containers • Champaign, IL

3d • $29 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, as a Molding Technician at our Champaign, IL manufacturing facility. In this hands-on role, you’ll maintain, repair, and optimize high-speed molding machinery to ensure efficient production of food and beverage packaging components. Grow your manufacturing career with a Fortune 500 company known for stability, innovation, and employee development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience as a molding technician, mold mechanic, or related maintenance role
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Set up, process, and troubleshoot molding machinery and auxiliary equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance per schedule to maximize uptime and product quality
• Ensure parts meet all quality and safety requirements
• Monitor and maintain chiller and production system performance
• Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, and management teams
• Maintain accurate documentation according to GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety standards
• Promote a culture of safety, reliability, and teamwork

Benefits

• Pay range $28.50 - $31.53 per hour
• Schedule: 2-2-3 with every other weekend off – Friday - Sunday
• Hours: 12-hour Day Shift, 5:45 am – 6:00 pm
• Weekly pay with opportunities for overtime
• No mandatory overtime
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Vacation starts accruing on your first day
• 401k with employer match and company-paid pension program
• Tuition reimbursement and safety gear allowance for safety glasses and shoes
• Employee appreciation events monthly with food trucks, giveaways and more

What This Job Offers

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