Shear Operator

Stability.  Innovation.  Industry Leader - We are Silgan.

We are proud to be an essential part of the world’s food supply chain and are looking for team members who will take this job as seriously as we do!  Now hiring a Shear Operator at our Richmond, IN facility – Apply now!

What we offer you:

• A great manufacturing culture where you feel like a member of the family – achievements are recognized, acknowledged, and celebrated.
• Ability to work either day or night crew on an 8-hour shift, Monday - Friday
• Paid lunches and breaks
• Steel shoe reimbursement up to $140
• Promote from within
• Must be able to work overtime
• Weekly pay
• Opportunities for advancement.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, educational assistance, training, and more!

What you will do:

• Set up, adjust shears and simultaneously operate multiple shears.
• Operate controls of shears and auxiliary equipment to shear flat stock metal.
• Obtain, handle, and dispose of metal stock and material scrap.
• Lubricate shear equipment.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.
• Follow all Plant food safety procedures.

You’ll love it here if you:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Like to maintain a safe work environment.

What you'll need to have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with various hand tools and hoists, skids and electric hand trucks.

Who we are:

• Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia
• A leading supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for consumer goods products for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products
• A stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company

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.