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Job description
Mechanic | Edison, NJ | Starting Pay $32.17 per hour
Join Silgan Containers, America's largest metal food packaging producer, as a Machinist in Edison, NJ. We're looking for skilled professionals to operate and maintain precision tooling and CNC equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: Starting at $32.17 per hour plus shift differential for 3rd shift
Consistent Wage Increases
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance
Specialty Programs: Pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, and more
401k with Company Contributions
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Training & Tuition Reimbursement
Company-Paid Uniforms & Prescription Safety Glasses
Safety Shoe Allowance
Commitment to Safety: "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative
Sustainability Leadership: Edison is Silgan's first facility with on-site solar power
What You'll Do
Operate and maintain can lines, perform and documents quality checks and measurements, requiring supervisory assistance only in unusual quality or operating problems. Take full responsibility for the quality of the product and line efficiency
Properly diagnose mechanical and quality problems, determine the necessary repairs, and restore malfunctioning equipment back to service with minimum delay
Handle pallets, tooling, barrels, boxes and cartons as required
Record product and equipment inspection to ensure quality production
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
Adhere to all safety regulations and report any hazards that may compromise a safe workplace
Work closely with supervisors and fellow employees on improvement teams to uncover and implement safety, quality, productivity, and cost control advancements
What You'll Need
High school diploma or equivalent
Journeyman Mechanic
2+ years as an Industrial Mechanic in a manufacturing environment
About Silgan Containers
We are the largest metal food packaging producer in North America, committed to sustainability and innovation. From increasing recycled content to renewable energy initiatives, we're rethinking how to make the metal food can.
Ready to start your career as a Machinist in Edison, NJ?
Apply today and join a team that values safety, growth, and innovation.
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.
Who can apply
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