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Silgancontainers

Spray Machine Operator

Burlington, Iowa

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
13 Sept 2026

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the posting

Gain experience through on-the-job training as a Spray Machine Operator !

Starting pay is $23.79 per hour

Shift: 6 PM – 6AM

What we offer:

Starting wag e is $23.79 per hour plus $1 per hour s hift differential

Outstanding benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision, 2 weeks of vacation and 10 paid holidays

Automatic enrollment in a 401k plan with an employer match to help you plan for the future

A safe environment – we have one of the lowest accident rates in the industry

Quality training to further develop you

Room to grow – we promote within with training and job advancement opportunities

Performance evaluations and pay increases given every 6 months for the first two years

What you’ll do:

Continually monitor the performance of the spray system and make all adjustments necessary to assure proper film weights, distribution, and appearance .

Perform minor maintenance on spray machine pumps, guns, and related equipment . Handle hazardous materials and wastes properly .

Inform Supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and poor quality materials or supplies .

Perform quality checks as required and make adjustments to machines as needed .

Competent in basic SPC, Gainseeker , Protraq and interpretation of SPC charts .

Document any out of gate / spec conditions on the SGC- 500, and react accordingly. Record material usage as required .

We need you to have:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing experience preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus

Who we are:

America's largest metal food packaging producer

A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products

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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