Manual Machinist

$34.08 per hour

Put Your Machining Skills to Work. Build a Career That Lasts.

Are you a skilled Manual Machinist who enjoys working with your hands, solving mechanical problems, and producing precision parts?

Silgan Containers is hiring a Manual Machinist in Fort Madison, Iowa. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist or skilled trades professional looking for a stable manufacturing career where precision, craftsmanship, and mechanical expertise are valued.

You'll work in a hands-on industrial environment supporting manufacturing operations by machining, repairing, modifying, and fabricating parts and components used to keep production equipment running.

Why Join Silgan?

At Silgan, skilled trades professionals are an important part of our success. We offer the stability of an established manufacturing company along with opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.

Our benefits include:

Competitive starting pay
Full-time, stable manufacturing employment
Weekly pay
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Pension benefits
Paid holidays and vacation
Safety footwear allowance
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Strong commitment to employee safety

What You'll Do

As a Manual Machinist, you'll use conventional machining equipment, precision measuring tools, and mechanical problem-solving skills to manufacture and repair parts that support our production operation.

Your responsibilities may include:

Set up and operate manual machine shop equipment
Operate lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and other conventional machining equipment
Machine, repair, modify, and fabricate mechanical parts and components
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, and technical specifications
Determine appropriate machining methods, tooling, and procedures
Perform turning, milling, drilling, boring, grinding, and other manual machining operations
Use micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, feeler gauges, and other precision measuring instruments
Measure parts accurately to ensure proper dimensions and tolerances
Troubleshoot machining and mechanical problems
Repair and maintain production tooling and machine components
Assist with equipment repairs and maintenance as needed
Work closely with maintenance and production teams to minimize equipment downtime
Maintain quality standards and attention to detail throughout the machining process
Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machine shop and work environment

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a hands-on Manual Machinist who takes pride in skilled trades work and understands the importance of precision, quality, and safety.

Your experience may include:

Manual Machinist
Industrial Machinist
Machine Shop Machinist
Maintenance Machinist
Toolroom Machinist
Tool and Die Machinist
Machine Repair
Millwright or Mechanical Maintenance

Preferred Skills & Experience

Previous manual machining experience
Experience operating conventional lathes and milling machines
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings
Experience using precision measuring tools
Knowledge of machining practices, tooling, feeds, speeds, and tolerances
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Ability to fabricate or repair mechanical components
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Manufacturing, industrial maintenance, machine shop, or mechanical experience preferred
High school diploma/GED, technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred

Trade school, machine shop, mechanical maintenance, welding, fabrication, or other skilled trades experience is a plus.

Your Skills Matter Here

If you enjoy manual machining, precision work, mechanical troubleshooting, and hands-on problem solving, this is an opportunity to put those skills to work in a manufacturing environment where they make a real difference.

You'll have the opportunity to work with experienced manufacturing and maintenance professionals while continuing to develop your machining and mechanical skills.

Join Our Team in Fort Madison

If you're an experienced Manual Machinist looking for a stable career in manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Bring your machining experience. Put your skills to work. Build your future with Silgan.

Apply today for the Manual Machinist position at Silgan Containers in Fort Madison, Iowa.

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