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Silgan · Hoopeston, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you were pressured to get a machine running fast. How did you balance speed and safety?

What they are checking: Whether they keep lockout and safe practices even under production pressure.

Tell me about a time you trained or helped a less experienced mechanic.

What they are checking: Whether they share knowledge and help the team grow.

What would you do

A high-speed line stops with a fault you've never seen before. How do you approach it?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot step by step using drawings, meters and logic instead of swapping parts.

How do you decide whether a repair is a quick fix or needs a longer-term solution?

What they are checking: Whether they think about root causes and preventive maintenance, not just restarting the line.

These shifts include 2nd, 3rd or a 4-on, 4-off schedule. Which works for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the shift coverage the plant needs around the clock.

About the work

Tell me about the electrical troubleshooting you've done on production equipment. Walk me through one repair.

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on electrical skills, which the Kenosha posting emphasizes.

How do you read an electrical schematic to trace a problem in a motor control circuit?

What they are checking: Whether they can use prints to find faults in relays, contactors and sensors.

What's your experience with PLCs, and how do you use them to diagnose machine problems?

What they are checking: Whether they can go online with a PLC to check inputs and outputs safely.

How do you document a repair so the next shift knows what happened?

What they are checking: Whether they keep clear records that help with repeat problems and handoffs.

What preventive maintenance would you do to keep a can-making line from breaking down?

What they are checking: Whether they know lubrication, inspection and part replacement routines that prevent downtime.

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The full job description

As published by Silgan.

Grow your career and your paycheck as a Press Line Mechanic! $2000 sign on bonus Pay is $26.45 per hour plus 5 percent shift differential What we offer you: • Pay is $26.45 per hour plus 5 percent shift differential for second and third shift • Benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision, 2 weeks of vacation plus 11 paid holidays, 401K, and many more • Overtime available • $2000 referral bonus for current employees • Quality training to further develop you • Culture of advancement and growth • 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: • Service, operate, maintain, overhaul and monitor sheet feeder, presses, compound liners, elevators, conveyors, compound system, and other pieces of equipment as assigned • Maintain production of standard quality ends as defined in our quality standards • Perform inspection procedures at the scheduled intervals, enter the corresponding data into a Windows-based computer, and react accordingly to any out-of-standard conditions • Demonstrate the ability to efficiently maintain and overhaul assigned equipment We need you to have: • High school diploma, GED, or equivalency • Industrial production experience preferred • Familiarity with measurement equipment and procedures • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and drawings, handbook specifications, equipment manuals, parts lists, and other written materials 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.

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