Maintenance Technician

Now Hiring Maintenance Technicians in our Mequon, WI plant

$500 sign-on bonus

$33.00-44.00 per hour

Hours – 6:30am-6:30pm days and 6:30pm-6:30am nights

What we Offer you:

• Starting pay is $33.00 per hour.
• A $3.00 shift differential if on nights
• Overtime opportunities available
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Dental Insurance Plans
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Life Insurance Plans
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) Plans
• Disability Plans
• Automatic enrollment in 401K Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Other Optional Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Optional pet insurance, wellness programs, a Teladoc telemedicine program, and more.

• Paid Time Off: Begin using your two weeks of vacation after 90 days. Enjoy 10 paid holidays each year.
• Extra Perks:
  • Tools reimbursement program
  • We pay for uniforms and required personal protective equipment.
  • Allowance for prescription safety glasses.
  • Company reimbursement for steel-toe boots up to $100.00.
  • Climate controlled work environment

You’ll Love it Here If You Like:

• Being responsible for repairs, troubleshooting and expertise in functionality of all machinery, high speed robotics and automation and plant support equipment. This includes troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic circuits with the aid of schematics and repairing electric circuits with complete understanding of electrical schematic diagrams.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair high speed robotics and automation equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines and a variety of auxiliary equipment.
• Service lifts, hoists, power and miscellaneous material handling equipment.
• Maintain and repair plant systems to include plumbing, heating and air conditioning, ventilating and exhaust equipment, compressors, etc.
• Perform electrical repairs to machines and equipment. Diagnose electrical / electronic malfunctions, troubleshoot microprocessors.
• Work from prints, plans, sketches and layouts.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on all production equipment in a timely manner. Use precision measuring instruments such as scale, calipers, dividers, level, micrometers, etc.

We Need You to Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required with additional related education / training a plus. 
• Minimum 4 years maintenance experience required. 
• Maintenance experience in repairing plastic injection molding machines (Husky, Van Dorn) and related equipment is desired. 
• Working knowledge of robotics and automation required. Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electricity Industrial level electrical/PLC skills a plus.
• Requires regular standing, walking, manipulating hands, wrist and fingers to grasp tools and parts as well as reaching with hands and arms.
• Required to carry up to 50lbs up to 10 feet. Occasionally lift 75lbs (various pieces of equipment) from floor to waist level.
• Required to initiate push/pulling forces of up to 40lbs and sustained forces of up to 20lbs for a distance of up to 100 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Food Safety

• All employees are required to understand and follow all Quality Food Safety Management System (QFSMS) policies and procedures.  In addition, employees are responsible for reporting problems with the QFSMS to a supervisor or manager. 

Who We are:

Silgan Specialty Packaging is a dynamic and innovative division of Silgan Holdings Inc., a global leader in rigid packaging solutions. With a commitment to excellence, Silgan Specialty Packaging is at the forefront of creating cutting-edge packaging solutions that cater to a wide range of industries.

From food and beverage to personal care and healthcare, Silgan Specialty Packaging offers a diverse portfolio of high-quality plastic containers, closures, and dispensing systems that not only preserve and protect products but also enhance the overall consumer experience.

Driven by a passion for innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Silgan Specialty Packaging collaborates closely with its clients to develop customized packaging solutions that meet the unique needs of each industry and product. Its team of experts combines creativity and technical expertise to deliver packaging solutions that not only meet industry standards but also set new benchmarks for quality and functionality.

With a global presence and a dedication to staying ahead of market trends, Silgan Specialty Packaging continues to shape the future of packaging, providing brands with the tools they need to stand out in today’s competitive marketplace. Whether it’s creating a secure closure for a new beverage product or designing a user-friendly dispensing system for a personal care item, Silgan Specialty Packaging is a trusted partner in bringing packaging visions to life.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of the Silgan Specialty Packaging Team!

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.