Maintenance Machinist

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform all machining tasks safely while following company safety protocols and standard operating procedures.

• Operate manual machine tools including mills, lathes, grinders, and related shop equipment to build or repair precision components.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions.

• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify parts meet specifications.

• Fabricate fixtures, jigs, and tooling as required to support production and maintenance needs.

• Disassemble, inspect, clean, and repair mechanical components; document findings and corrective actions.

• Fit and assemble newly machined or repaired components into machines, die sets, or mechanical systems, ensuring proper function and alignment.

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and record work using the company’s maintenance management system.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Obtain and maintain a forklift license (if required).

EDUCATION:

Required: High School diploma

Preferred: 2 year machine shop apprenticeship; college or vocational certification in blueprint reading, machine shop, and fabrication curriculum

EXPERIENCE:

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of hands‑on experience in a machine shop or metal fabrication environment, Mechanical experience in machining, metal fabrication, and equipment repair

Preferred: Completion of a machining apprenticeship or technical/vocational program,

5+ years experience machining precision metal components

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions

• Strong attendance and dependability

• Proficiency with manual machining tools and standard shop equipment

• Solid understanding of machinist math

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Capability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding tasks

• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards for self and others

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable):

• Work environment may include exposure to heat, dust, chemicals, metal chips, and fumes.

• Physical effort is significant; tasks may require lifting, climbing, bending, and working in challenging positions.

• Compliance with safety precautions is required to prevent injuries.

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.