Machinist

Silgan Plastics • Penn Yan, NY

31d • Onsite

About The Position

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest. We are looking for a Manual Machinist to join our team. In this position, you will help repair and manufacture certain machine components using a variety of equipment, such as a lathe, milling machine, drill press, a micrometer, and grinding machines. Our ideal candidate has completed a training program through an industry apprenticeship or earned a machinist certificate from a vocational school and has at least one year of manufacturing experience. Prior roles as a lathe operator or in another manual machining position is a plus.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1 year prior manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

• apprenticeship or machine certificate from a vocational school
• Machinist vocational certificate or completed industry apprenticeship
• Manual dexterity
• Lathe machining experience
• Milling machine experience
• Surface grinder experience
• Blueprinting reading skills
• Prior roles as a lathe operator or in another manual machining position is a plus

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine what equipment and materials are necessary for the job
• Repair and manufacture certain machine components using a variety of equipment, such as a lathe, milling machine, drill press, micrometer, and grinding machines
• Follow the blueprints to create the appropriate tools and components
• Operate machines to grind, cut, and polish the materials
• Finish projects using manual tools
• Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure they remain in good working order

What This Job Offers

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