Mechanic at Silgan Containers Mfg Corp in Burlington, Iowa

Job Description:

WORK LESS, EARN MORE!




$3000 sign-on bonus




Starting wage is $25.84 per hour




8 hours guaranteed overtime every 2 weeks. Only work 50% of the year.



What we offer you:

• Starting pay is $25.84 per hour plus shift differential
  
  


• Only work 84 hours every two weeks but earn 76 hours of straight pay and 8 hours of guaranteed overtime every two weeks
  
  


• Quarterly bonus
  
  


• Performance evaluations and pay increases given every 6 months for the first two years
  
  


• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical & prescription, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, 401k with a 3% match, HSA after 30 days
  
  


• Add-on benefits include pet insurance, MSK programs (Hinge Health and Regenexx) telemedicine, Livongo for diabetes and hypertension, and more
  
  


• Start using your 2 weeks of vacation after 90 days
  
  


• 10 paid holidays
  
  


• We invest in you with on the job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement as needed
  
  


• Tools are company provided for every new hire
  
  


• Company paid uniform, prescription safety glasses, and customized earplugs
  
  


• Steel toed boots not required
  
  


• 33% of our salaried staff have been promoted from within
  
  


• 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.
  
  


• Burlington is one of Silgan's newest facilities, built with energy efficiency in mind.
  
  

Your schedule:

• Non-floating schedule: will NOT rotate between days and nights
  
  


• Train on the 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; after training is completed you will work the night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
  
  


• Work 2-2-3 schedule: You will work 2 days, then get 2 rest days, followed by 3 days of work, and get every other weekend off
  
  

What you'll do:

• Assist with the installation, launch, and qualification of our newest can-making machines
  
  


• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify all mechanical systems
  
  


• Use precision measuring tools and work with close tolerances up to .0010
  
  


• Work with management to improve work area, safety, quality, cost, and productivity
  
  

We need you to have:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalency
  
  


• Strong mechanical knowledge
  
  


• A desire to operate and maintain Silgan's can lines by performing and documenting quality checks and measurements
  
  

Who we are:

• America's largest metal food packaging producer.
  
  


• A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.
  
  

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.


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