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Silgan Containers

Mechanic

St. Joseph, Missouri

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic in St. Joseph, MO

$30.12 per hour plus $1.30 shift differential

Silgan Containers is hiring Industrial Maintenance Mechanics for our St. Joseph Missouri manufacturing plant. Earn $30.46 per hour plus $1.30 shift differential, overtime opportunities, and excellent benefits in a stable and growing industry.

Pay and Benefits

  • Starting pay $30.12 per hour plus $1.30 shift differential
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and ADD insurance
  • Short and long term disability coverage
  • 401k with company match and contribution
  • 2 weeks of vacation after probation plus 10 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement, training, and on the job development
  • Company paid uniforms, safety gear, and wellness programs
  • Safety culture supported by our Drive to Zero initiative
  • Community involvement through food drives, plant events, and volunteer programs

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair high speed manufacturing equipment and can lines
  • Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and modify industrial mechanical systems
  • Use precision tools to work with tolerances up to .0010
  • Partner with management on safety, quality, and productivity improvements

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Strong mechanical knowledge with two or more years of industrial maintenance or mechanic experience preferred
  • Ability to use precision measuring tools
  • Safety focused, problem solving mindset
  • Willingness to perform and document quality checks on can lines

About Silgan Containers

Silgan Containers is Americas largest metal food packaging producer. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and employee growth.

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Apply now to join Silgan Containers as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic in St. Joseph Missouri.

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.

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