Machinist

Tool and Die Journeyman - Machinist

Starting wage of $33.88 per hour

What we offer you:

• Starting pay is $33.88 per hour plus shift differential available for 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Consistent wage increases.
• Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, plus life insurance.
• Specialty programs, like pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, and more.
• 401k retirement saving plan with company contributions.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to enhance your skills.
• Company paid uniform and prescription safety glasses.
• Safety shoe allowance provided.
• We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative results
• Edison is Silgan Container’s first facility to install on-site solar.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with strict manufacturing tolerances to ensure high-quality production performance.
• Maintain and overhaul gearboxes, pumps, and other production equipment.
• Refurbish and repair tools and measuring instruments to ensure accurate performance.
• Perform tool and die machining tasks using blueprints, written procedures, and verbal instructions.
• Measure and calculate raw material requirements, selecting the appropriate tools, equipment, jigs, and fixtures for each task.
• Catalog, organize, and issue production tooling to maintain operational efficiency.
• Operate CNC grinders and other tool and die machine shop equipment, including lathes, Bridgeport, welders, and plasma cutters.
• Perform quality checks on incoming tooling and take appropriate action.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and rebuild tooling for canmaking machinery as needed.
• Adhere to safe working practices, including lockout and tagout procedures, to protect yourself and others.
• Operate plant equipment such as forklifts, lifts, and booms to assist with production tasks.
• Work with team members and management to improve safety, quality, and productivity

We need you to have:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, trade school required without experience.
• 2 years or more of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines while working with minimal supervision.

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.

Salary info:

$33.88 - $33.88 / hr

Salary : $34