Stability.  Innovation.  Industry Leader - We are Silgan

We are proud to be an essential part of the world's food supply chain and are looking for team members who will take this job as seriously as we do! Now hiring for a Press Mechanic at our Evansville, IN facility – Apply Now!

What we offer you:

4 days on, 4 days off, 12-hour workdays. Eight (8) hours each day is regular pay, 3 ½ hours each day is time and a halfRate of pay begins $23.57/hour, increases based on individual performance, your gained knowledge determines when you get a pay increaseOvertime is availableWeekly payA benefit package that is affordable without an increased contribution for additional dependents, a company sponsored pension as well as a matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual incentive payMonthly employee surprises (food trucks, giveaways, etc.)

What you'll do:

Set single and multiple die sets in automatic strip fed presses for blanking and forming caps, align punches with dies, adjust strike and draw pressure; install or adjust associated attachmentsRemove dies from presses along with associated parts for repairsAlign punches with dies, adjust stroke and draw pressure; install or adjust associated attachments such as feed mechanisms and any sub-assembly associated with the setupSetup, maintain and adjust threaders and lugger, compo ovens; remove and install tooling, guides, chutes etc.Change belts, chains, chutes guides and other partsDiagnose reasons for production failures, reports findings to supervision, make necessary repairs associated with maintenance or setup or may advise and assist and assist personnel from the tool room, electrical, machine repair and maintenance in making necessary repairs

You'll love it here if you:

Enjoy keeping and machine running effectively and efficientlyWant the chance to work for an industry leader and company that provides a great culture where you feel like a member of our familyStrive to ensure the quality of our product meets our customer’s standards

What you'll need to have:

High School diploma or equivalentAnalytical and troubleshooting skillsMechanical aptitudeAbility to lift up to 30 lbs

Who we are:

Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe and AsiaA leading supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for consumer goods products for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, and beauty productsA stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

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.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

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.

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