Mechanic

Job Description

**Mechanics Needed at Our Menomonie, WI Plant

Starting Wage: **$29.80 per hour plus shift differential

**Schedule: **12-hour night shift on a rotating schedule

$6,000 Performance Bonus Available

What We Offer You:

Starting Pay: $29.80 per hour plus shift differential, with overtime available as needed.

Bonuses: Quarterly performance bonus potential up to 11 percent and an additional attendance bonus.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and ADD insurance, short and long-term disability, plus HSA eligibility after 30 days.

Additional Benefits: Options like pet insurance, wellness programs for diabetes and hypertension, online workouts, and more.

No-Interest Loan for Tools: Access to tools you need without the upfront cost.

Safety Gear Provided: Company-paid customized ear plugs, safety glasses, and a prescription safety glasses allowance are provided.

No Uniform Requirements: No need to wear steel-toed boots or specific uniforms.

Culture of Growth and Advancement: We invest in you with on-the-job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement.

We Celebrate and Recognize You:- Birthday celebrations with cake, ice cream, and a card

Holiday parties with gift cards

Free Silgan swag like hoodies, t-shirts, and caps

Ticket drawings for local events

Recognition for service milestones

Earn an extra vacation day for perfect attendance

Redeemable reward points for attendance and process improvements

Quarterly meetings with meals to celebrate team achievements.

Focus on Safety: We prioritize your well-being with our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative, ensuring a safe workplace.

What You’ll Do:

**Operate and Maintain Machinery: **Keep our can line running efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

**Troubleshoot and Repair Mechanical Systems: **Solve issues with mechanical systems and make modifications as needed.

**Use Precision Measuring Tools: **Work with close tolerances, up to .0010, to ensure quality.

**Contribute Ideas for Improvement: **Help us improve the work area, enhance safety, and boost productivity.

**We need you to have: **

High school diploma, GED, or equivalency

2 or more years as an industrial mechanic preferred but not required.

Willingness to learn and grow in the role.

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.

You should be proficient in:

Equipment Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills

Pneumatics Experience

Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance

Hydraulics Experience

Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Packaging Machines

Measurement Gauges

Conveyor Systems

Pelletizer Machine

Paint Sprayer