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Manual Machinist – Manufacturing | Fort Madison, Iowa$34.08 per hourPut Your Machining Skills to Work. Build a Career That Lasts.Are you a skilled Manual Machinist who enjoys working with your hands, solving mechanical problems, and producing precision parts?Silgan Containers is hiring a Manual Machinist in Fort Madison, Iowa. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist or skilled trades professional looking for a stable manufacturing career where precision, craftsmanship, and mechanical expertise are valued.You'll work in a hands-on industrial environment supporting manufacturing operations by machining, repairing, modifying, and fabricating parts and components used to keep production equipment running.Why Join Silgan?At Silgan, skilled trades professionals are an important part of our success. We offer the stability of an established manufacturing company along with opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.Our benefits include:Competitive starting payFull-time, stable manufacturing employmentWeekly payMedical, dental and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insurance401(k) with company matchTuition reimbursementPension benefitsPaid holidays and vacationSafety footwear allowanceOpportunities for career growth and advancementStrong commitment to employee safetyWhat You'll DoAs a Manual Machinist, you'll use conventional machining equipment, precision measuring tools, and mechanical problem-solving skills to manufacture and repair parts that support our production operation.Your responsibilities may include:Set up and operate manual machine shop equipmentOperate lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and other conventional machining equipmentMachine, repair, modify, and fabricate mechanical parts and componentsRead and interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, and technical specificationsDetermine appropriate machining methods, tooling, and proceduresPerform turning, milling, drilling, boring, grinding, and other manual machining operationsUse micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, feeler gauges, and other precision measuring instrumentsMeasure parts accurately to ensure proper dimensions and tolerancesTroubleshoot machining and mechanical problemsRepair and maintain production tooling and machine componentsAssist with equipment repairs and maintenance as neededWork closely with maintenance and production teams to minimize equipment downtimeMaintain quality standards and attention to detail throughout the machining processFollow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagoutMaintain a clean, organized, and safe machine shop and work environmentWhat We're Looking ForWe're looking for a hands-on Manual Machinist who takes pride in skilled trades work and understands the importance of precision, quality, and safety.Your experience may include:Manual MachinistIndustrial MachinistMachine Shop MachinistMaintenance MachinistToolroom MachinistTool and Die MachinistMachine RepairMillwright or Mechanical MaintenancePreferred Skills & ExperiencePrevious manual machining experienceExperience operating conventional lathes and milling machinesAbility to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawingsExperience using precision measuring toolsKnowledge of machining practices, tooling, feeds, speeds, and tolerancesStrong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsAbility to fabricate or repair mechanical componentsStrong attention to detail and commitment to qualityAbility to work independently and as part of a teamManufacturing, industrial maintenance, machine shop, or mechanical experience preferredHigh school diploma/GED, technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience preferredTrade school, machine shop, mechanical maintenance, welding, fabrication, or other skilled trades experience is a plus.Your Skills Matter HereIf you enjoy manual machining, precision work, mechanical troubleshooting, and hands-on problem solving, this is an opportunity to put those skills to work in a manufacturing environment where they make a real difference.You'll have the opportunity to work with experienced manufacturing and maintenance professionals while continuing to develop your machining and mechanical skills.Join Our Team in Fort MadisonIf you're an experienced Manual Machinist looking for a stable career in manufacturing, we want to hear from you.Bring your machining experience. Put your skills to work. Build your future with Silgan.Apply today for the Manual Machinist position at Silgan Containers in Fort Madison, Iowa.
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fort madison, IA, 52627, US
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