Coater Mechanic

Job Title

Starting pay: $35.53 plus overtime available

Shift: 6PM 6AM on the 223 schedule

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Adjusts and/or repair all equipment in the department
• Inspects products for defects and record results on required forms
• Inform supervisor if any defects are found
• Perform all required quality checks and document them as required
• Reject material that does not meet specifications and provide samples as required
• Lubricate all equipment in the department as required
• Sets up and performs changeovers. Follows schedule as published
• Occasional forklift operation
• Observe all rules of safety

Job Requirements:

• Proven background in manufacturing or similar production environment
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and drawings
• Ability to use measuring hand tools to set up and maintain all can line machinery and associated equipment
• Critical and logical thinking ability
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Possess ability for basic computer skills
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Able to work at heights including use of steps and ladders

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman Mechanic plus
• 2+ years as an Industrial Mechanic in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Lift truck driver's certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended periods, while running machinery up to 12 hours
• Must possess adequate upper body strength to repeatedly pull or push hand tools in order to make, repair, or adjust parts and/or machines
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to be in constant motion about 50-70% of shifts

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.