Manual Machinist

Silgan Containers • Sacramento, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is hiring a Tool and Die Maker – Manual Machinist in Sacramento, California! Join America's largest metal food packaging producer and use your machining expertise to manufacture, maintain, repair, and refurbish the precision tooling that keeps our high-speed can manufacturing operations running. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tool and Die Maker, Manual Machinist, or industrial machining professional looking for competitive pay, career development, and a long-term opportunity in manufacturing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience in tool and die making, manual machining, manufacturing, or a related industrial machining environment.
• Hands-on experience operating manual machine tools, such as Bridgeport mills, lathes, or grinders.
• Experience building, repairing, maintaining, or rebuilding dies, tooling, or precision mechanical components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and machining specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and precision measurement skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and workplace safety.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school or technical machining education preferred.
• Tool and Die Maker or Toolmaker.
• Manual Machinist or Precision Machinist.
• Conventional milling, turning, and grinding.
• Bridgeport mill operation and manual lathe operation.
• Die making, die maintenance, tooling repair, and tooling rebuilds.
• Precision machining and dimensional inspection.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and industrial equipment repair.
• Welding, fabrication, and plasma cutting.
• Gearbox, pump, and production machinery repair.
• Metalworking, manufacturing, or high-speed production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, modify, refurbish, and rebuild dies, precision tooling, fixtures, and mechanical components for high-speed can-making machinery.
• Operate manual machining equipment, including Bridgeport mills, manual lathes, grinders, and other conventional machine tools.
• Perform precision machining and tool and die making using blueprints, mechanical drawings, and work instructions.
• Set up and operate manual machine tools to produce parts and tooling to exact specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and machining specifications.
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments to inspect components and maintain tight manufacturing tolerances.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild gearboxes, pumps, and other industrial production equipment.
• Perform welding, plasma cutting, and other fabrication tasks as needed for tooling and equipment repairs.
• Calculate raw material requirements and select appropriate materials for machining and tooling projects.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure tooling, dies, and machined components meet established specifications.
• Catalog, organize, and maintain production tooling to improve accessibility, inventory control, and operational efficiency.
• Support maintenance and production teams with tooling repairs, mechanical troubleshooting, and equipment improvements.
• Operate CNC equipment, where required, to support tooling and machining activities.
• Safely operate plant equipment, including forklifts, lifts, and booms, as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company contributions to help support your financial future.
• Vacation and paid holidays.
• Hands-on training, technical education, and tuition assistance.
• Company-Paid Uniforms and Prescription Safety Glasses.
• Safety Shoe Allowance

What This Job Offers

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