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Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader - We are Silgan
We are proud to be an essential part of the world's food supply chain and are looking for team members who will take this job as seriously as we do! Now hiring for a Press Mechanic at our Evansville, IN facility - Apply Now!
What we offer you:
- 4 days on, 4 days off, 12-hour workdays. Eight (8) hours each day is regular pay, 3 ½ hours each day is time and a half
- Rate of pay begins $23.57/hour, increases based on individual performance, your gained knowledge determines when you get a pay increase
- Overtime is available
- Weekly pay
- A benefit package that is affordable without an increased contribution for additional dependents, a company sponsored pension as well as a matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual incentive pay
- Monthly employee surprises (food trucks, giveaways, etc.)
What you'll do:
- Set single and multiple die sets in automatic strip fed presses for blanking and forming caps, align punches with dies, adjust strike and draw pressure; install or adjust associated attachments
- Remove dies from presses along with associated parts for repairs
- Align punches with dies, adjust stroke and draw pressure; install or adjust associated attachments such as feed mechanisms and any sub-assembly associated with the setup
- Setup, maintain and adjust threaders and lugger, compo ovens; remove and install tooling, guides, chutes etc.
- Change belts, chains, chutes guides and other parts
- Diagnose reasons for production failures, reports findings to supervision, make necessary repairs associated with maintenance or setup or may advise and assist and assist personnel from the tool room, electrical, machine repair and maintenance in making necessary repairs
You'll love it here if you:
- Enjoy keeping and machine running effectively and efficiently
- Want the chance to work for an industry leader and company that provides a great culture where you feel like a member of our family
- Strive to ensure the quality of our product meets our customer's standards
What you'll need to have:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Who we are:
- Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia
- A leading supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for consumer goods products for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products
- A stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe 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.
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