Machinist

Edison, NJ

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