Tool and Die Machinist
About The Position
Join Silgan Containers, America’s largest metal food packaging producer, as a Machinist in Edison, NJ. We’re looking for skilled professionals to operate and maintain precision tooling and CNC equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What We Offer Competitive Pay: Starting at $34.90 per hour plus shift differential for 3rd shift Consistent Wage Increases Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance Specialty Programs: Pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, and more 401k with Company Contributions Paid Time Off & Holidays Training & Tuition Reimbursement Company-Paid Uniforms & Prescription Safety Glasses Safety Shoe Allowance Commitment to Safety: “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative Sustainability Leadership: Edison is Silgan’s first facility with on-site solar power What You’ll Do Operate and maintain CNC grinders, lathes, Bridgeport mills, welders, plasma cutters Perform tool and die machining using blueprints and precision measuring instruments Troubleshoot and repair gearboxes, pumps, and production equipment Refurbish and rebuild tooling for can-making machinery Measure and calculate raw material requirements Catalog and organize production tooling for efficiency Perform quality checks and ensure compliance with strict manufacturing tolerances Follow lockout/tagout safety procedures Operate plant equipment such as forklifts, lifts, and booms
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED - Trade school preferred
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or machining environment
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Trade school preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain CNC grinders, lathes, Bridgeport mills, welders, plasma cutters
- Perform tool and die machining using blueprints and precision measuring instruments
- Troubleshoot and repair gearboxes, pumps, and production equipment
- Refurbish and rebuild tooling for can-making machinery
- Measure and calculate raw material requirements
- Catalog and organize production tooling for efficiency
- Perform quality checks and ensure compliance with strict manufacturing tolerances
- Follow lockout/tagout safety procedures
- Operate plant equipment such as forklifts, lifts, and booms
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance
- Pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, and more
- 401k with Company Contributions
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Training & Tuition Reimbursement
- Company-Paid Uniforms & Prescription Safety Glasses
- Safety Shoe Allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
