Production Machinist (Manufacturing)

Machinist – Tool & DieJoin 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 OfferCompetitive Pay: Starting at $35.95 per hour plus shift differential for 3rd shiftConsistent Wage IncreasesComprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insuranceSpecialty Programs: Pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, and more401k with Company ContributionsPaid Time Off & HolidaysTraining & Tuition ReimbursementCompany-Paid Uniforms & Prescription Safety GlassesSafety Shoe AllowanceCommitment to Safety: "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiativeSustainability Leadership: Edison is Silgan's first facility with on-site solar powerWhat You'll DoOperate and maintain CNC grinders, lathes, Bridgeport mills, welders, plasma cuttersPerform tool and die machining using blueprints and precision measuring instrumentsTroubleshoot and repair gearboxes, pumps, and production equipmentRefurbish and rebuild tooling for can-making machineryMeasure and calculate raw material requirementsCatalog and organize production tooling for efficiencyPerform quality checks and ensure compliance with strict manufacturing tolerancesFollow lockout/tagout safety proceduresOperate plant equipment such as forklifts, lifts, and boomsWhat We NeedHigh School Diploma or GED - Trade school preferred2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or machining environmentAbility to work independently and meet deadlinesStrong mechanical aptitude and attention to detailAbout Silgan ContainersWe are the largest metal food packaging producer in North America, committed to sustainability and innovation. From increasing recycled content to renewable energy initiatives, we're rethinking how to make the metal food can.Ready to start your career as a Machinist in Edison, NJ? All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.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.