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Machinist
at Silgan
Edison, NJ
Posted: 3-18-2025
Manufacturing and Production
$70,470/year
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About this Career
Machinists
Skills
Management, Lathes, Machining, Tooling, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Plasma Cutting, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Grinding Machine
Job Description
Job Description:
Pay is $33.88 per hour Have you got what it takes to succeed The following informationshould be read carefully by all candidates.What we offer you:
Pay is $33.88 per hour plus shift differential available for 2ndand 3rd shifts. Consistent wage increases. Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, andprescription drugs, plus life insurance. Specialty programs, like pet insurance, health programs fordiabetes, hypertension, and more. 401k retirement saving plan with company contributions. Paid time off and paid holidays. We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursementto enhance your skills. Company paid uniform and prescription safety glasses. Safety shoe allowance provided. We care about your safety, which means we do what's needed toprotect our employees and that's reflected in our "Drive to ZeroInjuries" initiative results Edison is Silgan Container's first facility to install on-sitesolar.What You'll Do:
Work with strict manufacturing tolerances to ensure high-qualityproduction performance. Maintain and overhaul gearboxes, pumps, and other productionequipment. Refurbish and repair tools and measuring instruments to ensureaccurate performance. Perform tool and die machining tasks using blueprints, writtenprocedures, and verbal instructions. Measure and calculate raw material requirements, selecting theappropriate tools, equipment, jigs, and fixtures for each task. Catalog, organize, and issue production tooling to maintainoperational efficiency. Operate CNC grinders and other tool and die machine shop equipment,including lathes, Bridgeport, welders, and plasma cutters. Perform quality checks on incoming tooling and take appropriateaction. Troubleshoot mechanical issues and rebuild tooling for canmakingmachinery as needed. Adhere to safe working practices, including lockout and tagoutprocedures, to protect yourself and others. Operate plant equipment such as forklifts, lifts, and booms toassist with production tasks. Work with team members and management to improve safety, quality,and productivity We need you to have: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, trade school with requiredwithout experience. 2 years or more of experience in a manufacturing environment. Reliable and able to meet deadlines while working with minimalsupervision.Who we are:
America's largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated tosustainability and innovation. Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food canthrough increased recycled content, modern process overhauls,renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices. #MON LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general natureand level of work being performed; it is not intended to beconstrued as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties andskills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification toreasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Somerequirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat orsignificant risk to the health and safety of themselves or otheremployees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are theonly duties to be performed by the employee occupying thisposition. Employees will be required to follow any otherjob-related instructions and to perform other job-related dutiesrequested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and StateLaws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge,skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, theemployee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform eachduty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will"basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants forall positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of adisability, which would not prevent the performance of essentialjob duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any otherprotective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.Other Job Posting Details
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$70,470/yr
$70,470/yr