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Machine Operator | Evansville, IN | Starting Pay $20.42 per hour Join Silgan Closures, America’s largest metal food packaging producer, as a Maintenance Specialist in Evansville, IN. We’re looking for machine operators to operate automatic strip fed presses, luggers, compo machines, and ovens.
What We Offer
- Pay: Starting at $20.42 per hour plus shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- Consistent Wage Increases
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance
- Specialty Programs: Teledoc services, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, virtual physical therapy, and more
- 401(k) with Company Contributions AND a pension plan
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Training & Tuition Reimbursement
- Allowances for Safety Shoes, Prescription Safety Glasses, and Tools
- Commitment to Safety: “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative
What You'll Do
- Operate automatic strip fed press, lugger, compo machine and oven
- Load strips into the magazine of press
- Responsible for quality of production
- Inspect caps visually with test blocks.
- Inspect caps using automatic gauging equipment and enter date into SPC system
- Remove full cartons of caps from underneath counter
- Position empty cartons on conveyor
- Seal and stack full cartons on skids
- Fill out labels for finished boxes
- Monitor and make adjustments to cap height, lug length, plastisol thickness as necessary
- Remove jams
- Monitor AVI rejects and determine responsibility of defective product. Notify supervisor of findings.
- Grease and oil machines
- Occasionally assist the mechanic as needed
- Keep assigned work area neat and clean
- Relieve as required
- Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor
What We Need
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
- Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist/bend for extended periods
- Must be able to work any shift
About Silgan Closures 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 Machine Operator in Evansville, IN? 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.