Electrician

Silgan Containers • Hammond, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring Electricians in Hammond, IN. Join our Hammond team where your expertise in PLC systems, Allen Bradley technology, and electrical systems will drive innovation and operational excellence. Be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and your contributions. As an Industrial Electrician, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimal performance. You will investigate and resolve electrical, mechanical, or operational issues using advanced problem-solving methods. You will install and wire motors, switch panels, fuse boxes, and power circuits for operational efficiency. You will create and update detailed layouts of electrical circuits and components. You will apply expertise in PLC programming and work with Allen Bradley systems, including VFDs and 4-20 mA circuits. You will perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and increase workplace safety.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of experience as an industrial electrician in a manufacturing environment or a degree in a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley technology, PLC hardware, PLC software, AC/DC circuits, and 440 MCCs.
• A strong focus on maintaining high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimal performance.
• Investigate and resolve electrical, mechanical, or operational issues using advanced problem-solving methods.
• Install and wire motors, switch panels, fuse boxes, and power circuits for operational efficiency.
• Create and update detailed layouts of electrical circuits and components.
• Apply expertise in PLC programming and work with Allen Bradley systems, including VFDs and 4-20 mA circuits.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and increase workplace safety.

Benefits

• Starting Wage: $36.02 per hour plus shift differential, with overtime available.
• $3000 sign on bonus and quarterly performance bonus potential.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and ADD insurance, short and long term disability, plus HSA eligibility after 30 days.
• Options like pet insurance, wellness programs for diabetes and hypertension, online workouts, and more.
• Automatic enrollment in a 401k retirement savings plan with 3 percent match.
• 5 vacation days your first year plus 11 paid holidays.
• Company reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and steel toed boots.
• On the job technical training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to develop your expertise.
• Safe manufacturing environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED