Maintenance Technician
Join a Leader in Industrial Plastics Manufacturing
At Silgan Dispensing Systems, we manufacture innovative dispensing solutions used worldwide in beauty, healthcare, food, beverage, and home care products. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to help maintain and improve our advanced plastics manufacturing equipment.
If you enjoy troubleshooting machinery, working with automation, and solving mechanical and electrical challenges, we want to hear from you!
Build Your Future with Silgan Dispensing Systems
Innovative Products • Great People • Endless Opportunities
What You'll Do
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and production machinery
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
Replace and repair motors, conveyors, motor controls, clutches, and assembly equipment
Locate and repair electrical faults using testing equipment and multimeters
Rebuild air cylinders, escapements, and other machine components
Replace conveyor belts, cut-off blades, and worn machine parts
Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
Set up and operate machine shop equipment such as lathes, drill presses, and grinders
Test equipment following repairs to verify proper operation
Support continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and cost savings
Follow all company safety procedures and work rules
We're Looking For
Manufacturing Maintenance Experience
Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
Pneumatic & Hydraulic Knowledge
Strong Problem-Solving Abilities
Team-Oriented Mindset
Commitment to Safety & Quality
Required Experience & Technical Skills
3-5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
Experience in plastics manufacturing, injection molding, assembly equipment, or high-speed manufacturing environments
Technical degree, vocational certification, or equivalent industrial maintenance training
PLC, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or automation certifications preferred
Experience leading maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, or troubleshooting efforts
Strong understanding of manufacturing safety, quality standards, and production requirements
Electrical & Automation Skills
Electrical troubleshooting in industrial manufacturing environments
Motor controls, starters, relays, and contactors
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) programming and troubleshooting
Industrial electrical panel diagnosis and repair
Sensors, photo eyes, encoders, and proximity switches
Servo motors and motion control systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance and safety procedures
Basic PLC troubleshooting and automated equipment diagnostics
Mechanical Skills
Troubleshooting and repairing production equipment and automated machinery
Conveyor systems, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and drive systems
Pneumatic and hydraulic systems troubleshooting
Preventive and predictive maintenance
Mechanical assembly, disassembly, and equipment rebuilds
Machine setup, alignment, and adjustment
Root cause analysis and corrective actions
Additional Qualifications
Experience maintaining automated production equipment
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical manuals
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities
Ability to pass a maintenance skills assessment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the shift
Regularly lift up to 25 pounds
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds
Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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.