Reference #: 13624 Silgan Closures, New Castle Plant, is a major producer of plastic closures for the water, juice, and dairy industry. Silgan is searching for a mechanically inclined entry level maintenance employee to join their team. This position will train with experienced maintenance team member with the opportunity to advance to a Maintenance Technician Level 1.

Basic Purpose This position will be a trainee while learning all the responsibilities of a Maintenance Technician. Additional training will be provided to those who show the aptitude and ability to advance within the maintenance department.

Essential Functions

Assist with troubleshooting, repair, modify and perform preventative maintenance on all hydraulic systems, electrical units, controls, components, and related wiring with adherence to all safety regulation

Assist withtooling maintenance

Accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices

Operating mobile equipment, including forklift trucks, and scissorlifts

Reports any food safety and quality problems or concerns to the Plant Quality Manager

Performs other designated duties of the quality system as assigned

Why consider working for the Closures Division of Silgan? The New Castle Management Team cares about our employees! We reward employees for their extra effort and recognize those who perform well and are dependable. Opportunity exists for those who seek it!

Annual performance reviews and pay increases based on your personal performance and ability.

Our average years of service at the location is 10 years!

Know your scheduled days to work 6 months or more in advance

The New Castle plant runs operations 7 days a week, 3 shifts.

This position will work a 12 hour shift rotating schedule averaging 40 hours per week. 7pm-7am or 7am to 7pm.

Extremely clean, safe, temperature controlled working environment.

How to be considered for employment

Continue through this entire online process to submit your application. You will receive a confirmation email.

Call our office at 724-658-3004. Follow the initial prompt to be directed to the HR department or enter extension 1988. If you reach voice mail, please leave a detailed message with your contact information and the reason for your call.

Stop in at the main office of our facility at 185 Northgate Circle, New Castle, PA between the hours of 9am and 2pm Monday through Friday.

Send an email to the Human Resource Manager at

Minimum Qualifications

Mechanical ability with a desireto learn the unique skills necessary to maintain and troubleshoot injection and compression presses and other plant equipment

Experience working on manufacturing equipment and mobile equipment is a plus.

Semi-skilled in work as machinist, electrician, HVAC technician, welding, plumbing is a plus

Good trouble shooting skills, ability to diagnose and complete repairs in emergencies

Ability to take direction as well as be self-motivated and work alone under high-pressure situations

Flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed

Must possess attention to detail and be able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.

Knowledge of basic computer skills.

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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