Tooling Technician

Silgan Containers LLC

Champaign, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30.85–$33.91 Per Hour
SKILLS
Blueprints, Compression Molding, Crane, Detail Oriented, Disassemblers, Electricity, Federal Laws and Regulations, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations
LOCATION
Champaign, IL
POSTED
18 days ago

Tooling Technician - Job Summary

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Pay: $30.85-$33.91 per hour

Pay Type: Weekly

We're looking for a skilled Tooling Technician to support mold changes, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance in our injection and compression molding operations. This role is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and essential to keeping production running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pull, set, align, and connect molds (water, hydraulic, electrical, hot runner systems)
  • Troubleshoot mold and tooling issues with maintenance and engineering
  • Perform cavity changes, tooling changeovers, and adjustments
  • Complete preventative maintenance, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and repair
  • Read blueprints and use precision measuring tools
  • Operate cranes, forklifts, and machine control screens
  • Maintain quality, safety, GMP, and housekeeping standards

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3+ years industrial maintenance or tooling experience
  • Ability to lift up to 90 lbs
  • Experience operating cranes and forklifts
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, precision work, and being a key part of a high‑performing production team.

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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About the Company

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Silgan Containers LLC

"Protecting The World's Food Supply"​ Silgan Closures provides the seal that protects food and beverage integrity. For more information about our products & services please visit: www.silganclosures.com As a leading global supplier of an extensive range of metal, plastic and composite closures for consumer products, Silgan Closures designs innovative, easy-to-open and tamper-evident closures providing reliable performance.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1987
WEBSITE
http://silgancls.com/