Production Mechanic

Posted today

silgan holdingsRochelle (IL)

Industrial Machinery Mechanics Metal Can Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Junior

SALARY

$28.96 per hour

Apply

About the role

Production Mechanic Build your career. Work with your hands. Keep production moving. Looking for a stable career where your mechanical skills make a difference every day? Join Silgan Containers, America's largest metal food packaging producer, and become an important part of the team that keeps our production equipment running safely and efficiently. We're looking for a Production Mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting, working with equipment, making adjustments, solving problems, and keeping a fast-paced manufacturing operation running at its best. You don't need to know everything on day one. We value mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. You'll have the opportunity to build your skills while learning our equipment and processes.

What We Offer: You$2,000 hiring bonus

Starting pay: $28.96/hour$0.80/hour night shift differential12-hour night shift: 6:00 PM 6:00 AM4 days on / 4 days off schedule Overtime opportunities Comprehensive benefits, including: Medical, dental and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance Short-term disability 401(k) with up to a 3% company match Graduated vacation11 paid holidays Opportunities for advancement and career growth A safety-focused culture committed to protecting our employees through our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative The opportunity to develop valuable mechanical and manufacturing skills in an essential industry

What You'll Do:

As a Production Mechanic, you'll help keep our production operation running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You'll work hands-on with coating and production equipment while troubleshooting issues and making adjustments to maintain quality and productivity.
Set up, operate, maintain, adjust, and perform changeovers on production and coating equipment
Perform equipment wash-up and routine maintenance activities
Troubleshoot mechanical and quality issues and determine the appropriate corrective action
Make repairs and adjustments to return equipment to service as quickly and safely as possible
Monitor equipment performance to help maximize production efficiency and product quality
Operate and monitor oven and coating equipment
Identify potential equipment problems before they become larger production issues
Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and changeover records
Keep equipment and work areas clean, safe, and organized
Immediately report accidents, equipment damage, unusual events, or emergency situations to supervision
Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by management

What We're Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous manufacturing experience preferred, but mechanically inclined candidates with the right attitude are encouraged to apply
Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn
Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Dependable, safety-minded, and willing to work as part of a team
Can-do, will-do attitude
Ability to work a 12-hour night shift on a 4-on/4-off schedule

Grow With Us At Silgan, we believe in developing our people and promoting from within. A Production Mechanic role can be an opportunity to build a long-term career while gaining valuable experience with industrial equipment, troubleshooting, production processes, and maintenance. If you're the person who likes to figure out how things work, fix what's broken, and keep things running, we'd like to meet you. Why Silgan? Silgan Containers is America's largest metal food packaging producer, providing essential packaging for the food supply chain. We're also committed to building a more sustainable future. Silgan is working to reduce our carbon footprint, increase renewable energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and divert waste from landfills. Our metal packaging products are recyclable, helping support a more sustainable food supply chain. Bring your mechanical skills. Build your career. Keep production moving. Join Silgan. Apply today for the Production Mechanic position and take the next step in your career!

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.