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Molding Technician

Closures White Cap Corp
Champaign, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
Molding Technician / Mold Mechanic – Manufacturing | Silgan Closures | Champaign, IL Join Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, as a Molding Technician (Mold Mechanic) at our Champaign, IL manufacturing facility. In this hands-on role, you’ll maintain, repair, and optimize high-speed molding machinery to ensure efficient production of food and beverage packaging components. Grow your manufacturing career with a Fortune 500 company known for stability, innovation, and employee development. What We Offer: Pay range $28.50 - $31.53 per hour Schedule: 2-2-3 with every other weekend off – Friday - Sunday Hours: 12-hour night, 5:45pm – 6:00am Weekly pay with opportunities for overtime Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage, with no additional premium cost for dependent coverage Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability Vacation starts accruing on your first day 401k with employer match and company-paid pension program Tuition reimbursement and safety gear allowance for safety glasses and shoes Employee appreciation events monthly with food trucks, giveaways and more What You Will Do: Set up, process, and troubleshoot molding machinery and auxiliary equipment Perform preventative maintenance per schedule to maximize uptime and product quality Ensure parts meet all quality and safety requirements Monitor and maintain chiller and production system performance Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, and management teams Maintain accurate documentation according to GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety standards Promote a culture of safety, reliability, and teamwork What You’ll Need: High school diploma or GED required 2 years of experience as a molding technician, mold mechanic, or related maintenance role Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Why Join Silgan Closures: Work for a stable, Fortune 500 company with 109 facilities worldwide. Join a team focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation. Build a long-term career in manufacturing and packaging, an essential part of the food supply chain. Be part of a company culture based on teamwork, respect, and reliability. Apply Today If you’re an experienced Molding Technician or Mold Mechanic in the Champaign, IL area seeking a stable, rewarding manufacturing career, apply online today to join Silgan Closures and help us shape the future of sustainable packaging. 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. EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging. If you are interested in exploring opportunities with our Silgan Dispensing division, please click here Job Aid on How to Apply We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.

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