Coater Operator

Silgan Containers

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Evansville, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain coating machinery to support production for food and beverage brands. Monitor coating weight, viscosity, and oven temperatures while inspecting metal sheets for defects.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and previous experience in manufacturing, production, or machine operation. You are able to identify quality issues, discern colors, follow precise specifications, and lift up to 45 lbs. You also demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to safety and teamwork.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Coating machinery operation

Coating material mixing

Quality inspection

Color discernment

Job Description

Coater Operator – Manufacturing | Silgan Closures – Evansville, IN

Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging and manufacturing, is hiring a Coater Operator at our Evansville, IN facility. In this full-time manufacturing machine operator role, you will set up, operate, and maintain coating equipment to support production for some of the world’s top food and beverage brands. If you have manufacturing, production, or machine operator experience, this is your opportunity to build a career with a stable Fortune 500 company that offers excellent pay, strong benefits, and long-term growth.

What We Offer You

  • Competitive starting pay: $25.31 per hour with an additional $1 an hour for 2nd and 3rd shift work

  • Weekly pay with overtime after 40 hours

  • Guaranteed pay increases annually

  • Affordable, comprehensive benefits with no increased contribution for dependents

  • Company-sponsored pension plan plus a 401k with employer contributions

  • Tuition reimbursement and annual incentive pay opportunities

  • Monthly employee appreciation events such as food trucks, giveaways, etc.

What You’ll Do

  • Set up, operate, and adjust coating machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

  • Read and follow job orders, production schedules, and safety procedures

  • Mix and maintain coating material according to specifications

  • Monitor coating weight, viscosity, and oven temperature to ensure product quality

  • Inspect metal sheets during setup and production runs for accuracy and defects

  • Ensure proper metal orientation and maintain continuous operation of the coater line

  • Safely lift and handle coating materials and production supplies as needed

What You’ll Need to Have

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.

  • Previous experience in manufacturing, production, or machine operation preferred

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues

  • Ability to discern colors and follow precise specifications

  • Capable of lifting up to 45 lbs. in 5-gallon liquid buckets up to 4 hours per shift

  • A strong work ethic and commitment to safety and teamwork

Who We Are

  • A Fortune 500 global packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities worldwide

  • Supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for food, beverage, healthcare, personal care, and household products

  • A company known for reliability and environmental responsibility

  • Career opportunities with a leader in manufacturing and industrial operations

Location: Evansville, IN

Job Type: Full-time | Manufacturing | Machine Operator

Apply today to start your career as a Coater Operator with Silgan Closures!

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.

Silgan Containers

At Silgan Containers, we are proud to be the leading supplier of metal food packaging solutions in North America, trusted by America’s most respected brands. Our commitment to excellence in quality, innovation, and technical expertise has earned us a "Best in Class" reputation. We support this commitment through Silgan University, where we offer industry-leading technical and equipment training, ensuring our customers have access to the highest levels of knowledge and support. Our on-site technical teams provide prompt, expert assistance, ensuring our customers’ needs are always met efficiently. Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We are rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices. Our commitment to excellence extends to our people. We cultivate a culture of growth and opportunity, promoting from within and offering extensive training and development programs to help our employees advance in their careers. By investing in our team, we ensure that both our employees and our company continue to thrive. With over 20 production facilities across the U.S., headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, and a Technical Center near Milwaukee, WI, Silgan Containers is strategically positioned to serve our customers and deliver the highest-quality packaging solutions.
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