Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Machinist in Evansville, IN | Silgan Closures

Silgan Closures | Global Fortune 500 Packaging Manufacturer

Looking for a stable manufacturing career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, overtime opportunities, and long-term growth? Join Silgan Closures in Evansville, Indiana as an Industrial Maintenance Machinist and become part of a global industry leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing.

At Silgan, we offer more than just a job — we provide career stability, advancement opportunities, strong team culture, and industry-leading benefits.

Why Join Silgan Closures?

Competitive Pay and Affordable Benefits

• Starting pay begins at $28.31 per hour

• No top-out pay

• Weekly pay

• Overtime opportunities available

• Annual incentive bonus pay

• Company-sponsored pension plan

• 401(k) with employer match

• Tuition reimbursement programs

• Medical benefits for you and your family for under $35 per week

• No increased contribution for additional dependents

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• Consistent 8-hour workday

• Strong safety-focused manufacturing environment

• Employee appreciation events including food trucks, giveaways, and team celebrations

• Opportunity to work for a stable Fortune 500 company with long-term career growth

As an Industrial Maintenance Machinist at Silgan Closures, you will support manufacturing operations by maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and fabricating mechanical systems and production equipment.

What you will do:

• Read and work from blueprints, sketches, sample parts, and verbal instructions

• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment including:

  • Power saws

  • Drill presses

  • Grinding wheels

• Use measuring tools and hand tools including:

  • Scales

  • Tape measures

  • Hammers

  • Pliers

  • Wrenches

• Install, move, lubricate, and repair machinery and industrial equipment

• Repair belts, air lines, gas lines, and replace damaged machine parts

• Maintain and repair hydraulic systems

• Perform fabrication and welding including:

  • Acetylene welding

  • Heliarc welding

  • Spot welding

  • Arc welding

• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency

What You Will Need:

• 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance or machinist experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with:

  • Hydraulics

  • Pneumatics

  • Belts and pulleys

  • Welding

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Excellent mechanical aptitude

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

You’ll be successful in this manufacturing maintenance role if you:

• Take pride in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery

• Enjoy hands-on mechanical work

• Value workplace safety and quality standards

• Work well independently and as part of a team

• Want long-term career stability with a growing manufacturing company

• Thrive in fast-paced industrial environments

Join Silgan Closures and build your future with a company focused on safety, innovation, quality, and employee success.

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Pneumatics Experience
• Hydraulics Experience
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Welding Setups for Production
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• High School / GED
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment