Coating Litho Engineer

Silgan Containers

$90K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or significant relevant experience
  • Experience in can manufacturing, coil coating, lithography, or coating operations
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to travel up to 50% to support multiple plant locations
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methodologies
  • Proficient in reading engineering drawings and using precision measuring tools
  • AutoCAD proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead process improvements for quality, safety, and efficiency enhancements
  • Support various manufacturing processes including coil coating and lithography
  • Troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment and resolve operational issues
  • Oversee equipment installations, audits, overhauls, and qualifications
  • Collaborate with plant teams and OEMs on new product development
  • Train staff on equipment setup, operation, and safety protocols
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices
  • Provide support to additional manufacturing locations as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Employee appreciation events and celebrations
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and improvement.
Full Job Description
Coating Litho Engineer

Hazleton, PA

Silgan Closures, a Fortune 500 leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is seeking an experienced Coating Litho Engineer to support our manufacturing operations in Hazleton. PA. This role is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Coating Engineer, Packaging Engineer, or Industrial Engineer with experience in metal packaging, coil coating, lithography, and continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Coating Litho Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and engineering support for metal coil cutting, sheet coating, lithography, oven curing, and related manufacturing processes.

What we offer you:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Competitive salary: $90,000 - $100,000, based on experience and qualifications
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness, legal plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance and more
  • Monthly employee appreciation events, food trucks, outings, giveaways, and celebrations
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement


What you will do:

As a Coating Litho Engineer, you will support plant operations through project leadership, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives
  • Lead process improvements that enhance quality, safety, and production efficiency
  • Support coil coating, lithography, curing ovens, oxidizers, and heat recovery systems.
  • Troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment and identify root causes of operational issues.
  • Lead equipment installations, audits, overhauls, and qualification activities.
  • Collaborate with plant teams and OEM suppliers to develop new products and manufacturing solutions.
  • Train operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel on equipment setup, operation, and safety requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, including LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, and safe work practices
  • Support other manufacturing locations in Evansville, IN, Richmond, IN as well as Hazleton, PA


What you'll need to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing or industrial engineering or related field
  • Significant experience in can manufacturing, coil coating, lithography, metal packaging, or coating operations may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% to assist plants in Evansville, IN, Richmond, IN in addition to the Hazleton, PA plant
  • Experience with manufacturing equipment and process optimization.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and utilize precision measuring tools.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
  • AutoCAD proficiency preferred.
  • Working knowledge of coatings, solvents, oven systems, oxidizers, heat recovery systems, and LEL detectors.


Apply Today!

Take the next step in your career as a Coating Litho Engineer in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and help drive innovation, manufacturing excellence, and sustainable packaging solutions at Silgan.

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