Tool and Die Machinist

Tool and Die Machinist in Evansville, IN | Silgan Closures

Tool and Die Machinist - Evansville, IN

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 a Tool and Die 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 Financial Benefits

• Starting pay begins at $27.75 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

Affordable Benefits

• 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

Tool and Die Machinist Responsibilities

As a Tool and Die Machinist at Silgan Closures, you will support manufacturing operations by maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and fabricating mechanical systems and production equipment.

Daily Responsibilities Include:

• 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

Tool and Die Machinist Requirements

Qualifications:

• 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

About Silgan Closures

Silgan Closures is part of Silgan Holdings, a Global Fortune 500 packaging company with:

• 109 manufacturing facilities worldwide
• Operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia
• Industry leadership in sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions

We proudly serve industries including:

• Food and beverage
• Healthcare
• Personal care and beauty
• Home and garden products
• Consumer packaged goods

Silgan is known for providing:

• Stable manufacturing careers
• Safe working environments
• Strong employee culture
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development

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

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.