Mechanic

Edison, NJ

Mechanic

Starting wage of $32.58 per hour

What we offer you:

  • Starting pay is $32.58 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:

  • Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify mechanical systems on the production line.
  • Operate and maintain can line machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Use precision measuring tools to work within tolerances of .0010.
  • Monitor product quality and production efficiency to ensure smooth operation.
  • Utilize mechanical manuals and diagrams to learn and troubleshoot new components.
  • Operate forklifts safely and efficiently when needed.
  • Contribute improvement ideas for the work area, safety, quality, cost control, and productivity.

We need you to have:

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalency.
  • 2 years or more of experience as an industrial mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
  • Willingness to operate and maintain Silgan's can lines by performing and documenting quality checks.

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:

$32.58 - $32.58 / hr