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472951BR Auto req
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Silgan Containers Job Code:
Manufacturing Manufacturing Job Description:
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS
- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Maintenance Technician Silgan Closures | Champaign, IL Silgan Closures, a Fortune 500 global manufacturer and leader in sustainable packaging, is hiring a Maintenance Technician I / Industrial Maintenance Technician for our Champaign, Illinois, manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for an experienced industrial maintenance mechanic with hands-on expertise supporting high‑speed injection molding and compression molding equipment in a manufacturing environment. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting the production of closures used by major food and beverage brands. Join a stable, long-term employer that prioritizes safety, innovation, and employee growth. What We Offer:
Hourly pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour (based on experience) Shift differential: +$1.00 per hour for night shift Shift:
12-hour night shift, 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM Schedule:
2‑2‑3 rotation with every other weekend off (Friday-Sunday) Sign-on bonus: $1,500 Weekly pay Paid lunches and breaks Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits No additional premium cost for dependent coverage Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability Vacation accruing on day one 401k with employer match Tuition reimbursement Safety gear allowance for safety glasses and shoes Monthly employee appreciation events with food trucks, giveaways and more What You Will Do:
As an Industrial Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mechanic, you will: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair injection molding and compression molding machinery Maintain auxiliary equipment, production systems, and facility infrastructure Minimize downtime by responding to equipment breakdowns in a high‑speed manufacturing environment Repair and rebuild spare parts using hand tools, precision measuring devices, blueprints, and schematics Work collaboratively with Team Leads, Quality Assurance Technicians, Process Technicians (PTMs), Molders, Lining Technicians, and Printer Technicians Enter, track, and close work orders using EAM / CMMS
maintenance management software Maintain equipment and workspaces in compliance with GMP, Food Safety, HACCP, and plant safety standards Assist with general facility and grounds maintenance, including snow removal as needed Position Title:
Maintenance - Champaign, IL Job Category:
Maintenance Minimum Education Required:
High School/GED City•: Champaign Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
What You'll Need:
High school diploma or GED required 3 + years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or maintenance mechanic experience Proven ability to perform mechanical maintenance tasks to quality and safety standards Experience working with heavy-duty industrial equipment in manufacturing or production settings Ability to work independently on night shifts in a fast-paced environment Preferred Technical Skills:
Industrial maintenance technician Maintenance mechanic Injection molding maintenance Compression molding equipment Preventative maintenance (PM) Troubleshooting mechanical systems Electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems Manufacturing maintenance technician CMMS / EAM
systems High-speed manufacturing equipment Plastics or injection molding manufacturing experience Why Join Silgan Closures:
Fortune 500 manufacturer with 109+ facilities worldwide Stable, long-term employment in essential food and beverage packaging Strong safety culture and commitment to sustainability Career advancement opportunities within manufacturing and maintenance Team-oriented culture built on respect, reliability, and continuous improvement State•: Illinois
