Mechanic

Mechanics Opportunity in Burlington, IA

Work less, earn more! Now hiring mechanics in our Burlington, IA plant!

$3000 sign-on bonus

Starting wage is $27.78 per hour

8 hours guaranteed overtime every two weeks. Only work half of the year.

What We Offer You:

• Starting pay is $27.78 per hour plus shift differential.
• Only work 84 hours every two weeks but earn 76 hours of straight pay and 8 hours of guaranteed overtime every two weeks.
• Quarterly bonus potential available.
• Performance evaluations and pay increases given every 6 months for the first two years.
• Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, ADD and life insurance, and paid short-term disability.
• Add on specialty programs include pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, online workouts, and more.
• Automatic enrollment in 401k retirement plan with an employer match.
• Start using your 2 weeks of vacation after 90 days.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Tools are company provided for every new hire.
• Company paid uniform.
• Company paid customized ear plugs.
• Company allowance for prescription safety glasses.
• Steel toed boots are not required.
• We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to grow your skills. 33 percent of our salaried staff have been promoted from within.
• Your safety is our priority, and we take the necessary steps to protect our employees. This is reflected in the success of our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative.
• Our Burlington, IA plant matched 100% of its electricity with renewable energy in 2023.

Your Schedule:

• Train on 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. After training is complete, you'll work the night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
• Work a 2-2-3 schedule: You will work 2 days, then get 2 rest days, followed by 3 days of work, and get every other weekend off
• Non-floating schedule: You will NOT rotate between days and nights

What You'll Do:

• Assist with the installation, launch, and qualification of our newest can-making machines.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify all mechanical systems.
• Use precision measuring tools and work with close tolerances up to .0010.
• Work with management to improve work area, safety, quality, cost, and productivity.

We Need You To Have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• A desire to operate and maintain Silgan's industrial can lines by performing and documenting quality checks and measurements

Who We Are:

• America's largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation.
• Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

Ready to make an impact in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment? Apply today and join Silgan Containers in Burlington, IA!