Tool & Die Machinist – $34.08/Hour + On-Call Pay

Build, repair, and maintain the precision tooling that keeps manufacturing running.

Silgan Containers is looking for an experienced Tool & Die Machinist to join our manufacturing team. If you have experience with machining, tool and die work, precision measuring, blueprint reading, mills, lathes, grinders, or CNC equipment, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a stable manufacturing environment with strong pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Starting Pay: $34.08 per hour + On-Call Pay

You’ll work with precision tooling and production equipment where your machining skills directly impact the quality, reliability, and efficiency of our manufacturing operation.

Why Join Us?

• Starting pay of $34.08 per hour + on-call pay
• Consistent wage increases
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Monday–Friday schedule – 8-hour days, 5 days per week
• Occasional overtime available
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• HSA available after 30 days
• Additional benefits including pet insurance, Hinge Health, Regenex, Livongo and telemedicine programs
• Safety glasses reimbursement
• Steel-toed boots are not required
• On-the-job training, technical classes, and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement and promotion from within
• Strong commitment to employee safety through our Drive to Zero Injuries initiative

What You'll Do

As a Tool & Die Machinist, you’ll work with precision tooling, measuring equipment, and machine shop equipment to support high-quality manufacturing production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform tool and die machining using blueprints, technical drawings, written procedures, and verbal instructions
• Work to strict manufacturing tolerances to ensure tooling and components meet quality and performance requirements
• Operate CNC grinders, mills, lathes, surface grinders, welders, plasma cutters, and other machine shop equipment
• Repair, rebuild, refurbish, and maintain production tooling and measuring instruments
• Troubleshoot tooling and mechanical problems and determine appropriate repairs or corrective actions
• Rebuild and repair tooling used in high-speed can manufacturing machinery
• Inspect incoming tooling and perform quality checks to ensure components meet specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and machining specifications
• Calculate raw material requirements and select the appropriate cutting tools, measuring instruments, jigs, fixtures, and equipment
• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, and other inspection tools
• Work closely with Engineers, Supervisors, and Mechanics to identify defective parts, tooling issues, and equipment problems
• Maintain and overhaul gearboxes, pumps, and other production equipment as needed
• Catalog, organize, and issue production tooling to support efficient manufacturing operations
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and all other required safety procedures
• Work as part of a team to continuously improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for a skilled machinist or tool and die professional who enjoys hands-on work, precision machining, troubleshooting, and solving mechanical problems.

Required:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; trade school training may be considered in place of experience
• 2–5 years of machinist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or tool room environment
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers
• Ability to operate machine shop equipment such as mills, lathes, surface grinders, welders, and related equipment
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, technical drawings, and manuals
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards
• Dependable attendance and commitment to safe work practices

Experience That Can Make You a Great Fit:

Candidates with experience as a Tool & Die Maker, Tool & Die Machinist, Manual Machinist, Precision Machinist, Maintenance Machinist, Machine Builder, or Manufacturing Machinist are encouraged to apply.

Experience with CNC grinding, machining, tooling repair, precision measurement, metalworking, mechanical troubleshooting, or high-speed manufacturing equipment is especially valuable.

A Career Where Your Skills Matter

At Silgan Containers, skilled tradespeople play an important role in keeping our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. We invest in our employees through hands-on training, technical education, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to advance from within.

If you’re an experienced Tool & Die Machinist looking for competitive pay, a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, excellent benefits, and a company where your machining skills are valued, apply today and build your career with Silgan Containers.

About Silgan Containers

Silgan Containers is America’s largest metal food packaging producer, manufacturing recyclable metal containers for some of the country’s most recognized food products.

We are committed to sustainability and continuously work to reduce our environmental impact by reducing our carbon footprint, partnering with like-minded suppliers, increasing renewable energy use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diverting waste from landfills.

Join a company where skilled trades, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement come together to keep manufacturing moving.

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.