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Tool and Die Maker Machinist

Silgan Careers

·

Feb 26, 2026

Salary
$34+
Location
Ft. Madison, United States of America
Workplace
Onsite
Type
Full-time
Education
High School
Source
Workday

Description

Starting pay is $34.08 per hour

What we offer you:

  • Starting pay is $34.08 per hour plus on call pay.
  • Consistent wage increases.
  • Quarterly bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical & prescription, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 10 paid holidays, 401k with a 3 percent match, HSA after 30 days
  • Add-on benefits include pet insurance, MSK programs - Hinge Health and Regenex- telemedicine, Livongo for diabetes and hypertension, and more   
  • Safety glasses reimbursement
  • Steel toed boots not required
  • We invest in you with on-the-job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement as needed  
  • Room to grow – we promote within   
  • Scheduled 5 days per week, Monday – Friday, 8-hour per day with occasional overtime
  • We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative results

What You’ll Do:

  • Work with strict manufacturing tolerances to ensure high-quality production performance.
  • Refurbish and repair tools and measuring instruments to ensure accurate performance.
  • Work closely with Engineers, Supervisors and Mechanics in analyzing defective parts, tooling, etc. to determine source of trouble and recommend corrective action to be taken.
  • Perform tool and die machining tasks using blueprints, written procedures, and verbal instructions.
  • Measure and calculate raw material requirements, selecting the appropriate tools, equipment, jigs, and fixtures for each task.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues and rebuild tooling for can-making machinery as needed.
  • Perform quality checks on incoming tooling and take appropriate action.
  • Maintain and overhaul gearboxes, pumps, and other production equipment.
  • Catalog, organize, and issue production tooling to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Operate CNC grinders and other tool and die machine shop equipment, including lathes, mills, welders, and plasma cutters.
  • Adhere to safe working practices, including lockout and tagout procedures, to protect yourself and others.
  • Work with team members and management to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

We need you to have:

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, trade school with required without experience.
  • A minimum of 2-5 years of machinist experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to use mechanical tools to include measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
  • Ability to operate the required machinery such as mills, lathes, surface grinders, welders, etc.
  • Ability to read, understand and work from blueprints and technical manuals.
  • Reliable and able to meet deadlines while working with minimal supervision.

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.
  • Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship.

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.

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.

Skills

CNCCompliance

Benefits

Starting pay is $34.08 per hour plus on call pay.Consistent wage increases.Quarterly bonusComprehensive benefits package, including medical & prescription, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 10 paid holidays, 401k with a 3 percent match, HSA after 30 daysAdd-on benefits include pet insurance, MSK programs - Hinge Health and Regenex- telemedicine, Livongo for diabetes and hypertension, and moreSafety glasses reimbursementSteel toed boots not requiredWe invest in you with on-the-job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement as neededRoom to grow – we promote withinScheduled 5 days per week, Monday – Friday, 8-hour per day with occasional overtimeWe care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative resultsWork with strict manufacturing tolerances to ensure high-quality production performance.Refurbish and repair tools and measuring instruments to ensure accurate performance.Work closely with Engineers, Supervisors and Mechanics in analyzing defective parts, tooling, etc. to determine source of trouble and recommend corrective action to be taken.Perform tool and die machining tasks using blueprints, written procedures, and verbal instructions.Measure and calculate raw material requirements, selecting the appropriate tools, equipment, jigs, and fixtures for each task.Troubleshoot mechanical issues and rebuild tooling for can-making machinery as needed.Perform quality checks on incoming tooling and take appropriate action.Maintain and overhaul gearboxes, pumps, and other production equipment.Catalog, organize, and issue production tooling to maintain operational efficiency.

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