
Tool & Die Maker
Silgan Containers · Evansville, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Silgan Containers (packaging) in Evansville, IN.
- Tools it names
- Machining, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 63 live postings that list pay, out of 970 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 71%
- ✓ Tooling 43%
- Root cause 39%
- CNC 36%
- ✓ Machining 36%
- EHS / safety 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Silgan Containers in Evansville
2 other open roles at this site · 1 person we found in manufacturing roles at Silgan Containers.
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Maintenance Specialist · Reliability · Specialist
Full description from Silgan ContainersAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you'll do
- ◆Work from blueprint, sketch, sample parts or verbal instructions
- ◆Requires a knowledge of advance shop mathematics, the ability to use charts and tables as found in handbooks, the planning and laying out of shop work, the defining of metal flow in die, a knowledge of all metals sufficient to select a suitable type steel for tools, requires a knowledge of the working and hardening properties of metal, such as aluminum brass, cast and wrought iron and various steels, the dimensions and uses of standard bolts, screws , threads and tapers
- ◆Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometer, scale, vernier caliper, height, depth gauge, telescope gauge, dial indicators, comparator, etc. Use Machinist’s hand tools such as scrapers, chisels, files, etc., to obtain proper fits. Scrape surfaces to realign or rebuild machines
- ◆Layout and develop templates and patterns for die development and other purposes; construct and develop rectangular and tapered draw dies, perforating dies, upsetting dies, threader tooling and other complicated tooling such as gauges; assists engineering in experimental and development work as directed by Supervisor; may recommend design changes to engineering
- ◆Overhaul various machines and equipment, recommending and making all necessary repairs; making and replacing worn and/or broken parts and assemble as necessary for proper operation when this level of expertise is required for the particular job
What you'll need to have
- ✓High school diploma/GED/Equivalent required; technical program certification preferred
- ✓Above average reasoning and troubleshooting ability
- ✓Tool and Die Maker experience
- ✓Preferred skills are Strong Team Skills, Strong communication skills, manufacturing environment background in Tool and Die capacity
About Silgan Closures
We are the largest metal food packaging producer in North America, committed to sustainability and innovation. From increasing recycled content to renewable energy initiatives, we’re rethinking how to make the metal food can.
Ready to start your career as a Tool & Die Maker in Evansville, IN?
Apply today and join a team that values safety, growth, and innovation.
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 a drug-free workplace.
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Tool & Die Maker | Evansville, IN | Starting Pay $32.30 per hour
Join Silgan Closures, America’s largest metal food packaging producer, as an Tool & Die Maker in Evansville, IN. We’re looking for skilled tool & die makers to c onstruct, repair and maintain production equipment tooling, perform preventative maintenance on presses, luggers, lining machines, and perform precision machining of shafts, die set parts and other fabricated parts as required.
What we offer you
- •Weekly pay
- •Overtime opportunity
- •A benefit package that is affordable without an increased contribution for additional family members, a company sponsored pension as well as a matching 401k tuition reimbursement, annual incentive pay
- •Monthly employee surprises such as food trucks, giveaways, etc.
You'll love it here if you
- •Want the chance to work for a company that provides a great culture where you are a member of our family
- •Like performing bench work such as filing, peening, fitting and polishing
- •Like constructing machine parts to precise dimensions as required as a Tool and Die Maker
