Electrician - New Grad
Silgan Plastics•Hammond, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
Launch Your Career as an Electrician. Are you a recent graduate from an Electrical Technology, Industrial Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related program? Looking to start your career with a company that invests in training and development? Join our Hammond team and gain hands-on experience working with industrial electrical systems, PLCs, motors, and automation equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree, technical diploma, certification, or recent graduation from an Electrical Technology, Industrial Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related program
- Basic understanding of motors, electrical controls, PLCs, industrial wiring, and automation systems
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documents
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Commitment to safety and teamwork
- Eagerness to learn and grow in an industrial manufacturing environment
Nice To Haves
- Internship, co-op, military, lab, or hands-on technical experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems and equipment
- Assist with diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and operational issues
- Install and wire motors, switch panels, fuse boxes, sensors, and power circuits
- Work with Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and automation systems
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
- Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
- Support continuous improvement and equipment optimization projects
- Learn advanced industrial troubleshooting techniques from experienced maintenance professionals
Benefits
- Starting Wage: $36.02 per hour plus shift differential, with overtime opportunities available
- $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Quarterly performance bonus potential
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability insurance
- HSA eligibility after 30 days
- Pet insurance, wellness programs, and additional voluntary benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 3% company match
- 5 vacation days during your first year plus 11 paid holidays
- Company reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and steel-toed boots
- On-the-job training, technical development, and tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities with a company that promotes from within
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
