Mechanic

Silgan Plastics•Hazleton, PA

4h•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Now hiring Mechanics for our Hazleton, Pennsylvania, facility. Join our Hazleton team as a Press Line Mechanic on the production line. Full-time work, steady schedules, and training provided. We are seeking a skilled and reliable Press Department Technician to join our production team. In this role, you will perform a wide range of mechanical tasks using precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, and machine tools to support efficient and high‑quality manufacturing operations. What we offer you: Weekly pay Start: $27.54 per hour Opportunity to earn up to $30.64 per hour with training and skill progression $0.65 shift differential Comprehensive benefits after 90 days includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance 401k retirement savings plan with company match Wellness program Ongoing training and career development opportunities Steel-toe footwear allowance provided Uniforms provided at no cost Full-time role in a structured manufacturing environment. Standard work instructions. Team-based What you'll do: Operate punch presses, scroll machines, and assembly equipment across multiple production lines to produce caps that meet all quality specifications established by the Quality Control Department. Perform routine mechanical work and adjustments to ensure machines run safely, efficiently, and within required tolerances. Conduct general maintenance on assigned equipment, focusing on both functional performance and safety compliance. Monitor production output, identify issues, and take corrective action to maintain consistent product quality. Support a clean, organized, and safety‑focused work environment. What you'll need to have: High School diploma or equivalent required Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time Ability to lift to 50 pounds on a frequent basis Mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial machinery. Ability to use precision measuring tools and mechanical equipment. Who we are: Silgan Closures is a global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. We provide sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for the world’s principal food, beverage, healthcare, home, and personal care brands. Join a stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company that values its people and their contribution to the world’s food supply. Apply Now to Build Your Career with Silgan Closures in Hazleton, Pennsylvania!

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to lift to 50 pounds on a frequent basis
Mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial machinery.
Ability to use precision measuring tools and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate punch presses, scroll machines, and assembly equipment across multiple production lines to produce caps that meet all quality specifications established by the Quality Control Department.
Perform routine mechanical work and adjustments to ensure machines run safely, efficiently, and within required tolerances.
Conduct general maintenance on assigned equipment, focusing on both functional performance and safety compliance.
Monitor production output, identify issues, and take corrective action to maintain consistent product quality.
Support a clean, organized, and safety‑focused work environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Start: $27.54 per hour
Opportunity to earn up to $30.64 per hour with training and skill progression
$0.65 shift differential
Comprehensive benefits after 90 days includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401k retirement savings plan with company match
Wellness program
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Steel-toe footwear allowance provided
Uniforms provided at no cost
Full-time role in a structured manufacturing environment.
Standard work instructions.
Team-based