Industrial Electrician

Silgan Plastics•Riverside, CA

9h•$40•Onsite

About The Position

Join Silgan Containers, America’s largest metal food packaging producer, as an Electrician in Modesto, CA. We’re looking for skilled professionals to operate and maintain precision tooling and CNC equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What we offer you: Starting pay is $40.21 per hour, with pay increases every 6 months. Shift differentials available. Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, ADD and life insurance, and paid short-term disability. Add on specialty programs include pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, online workouts, and more. HSA available after 60 days. Automatic enrollment in 401k retirement plan Pro-rated PTO and 11 holidays, which you are encouraged to take. We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to grow your skills. Your safety is our priority, and we take the necessary steps to protect our employees. This is reflected in the success of our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative. Our Modesto, CA plants have sent Zero Waste to Landfill since 2020.

Requirements

Must be a journeyman industrial electrician.
Able to use, read and understand Amp Meter, Digital Multi-Meters and Oscilloscope
Have technical knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC’s and components
Able to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematic drawings.
Must have a thorough knowledge of industrial wiring, motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, testing and power circuits.
Must have a thorough knowledge of electrical gauges, recording instruments, electronic sensing units and other related equipment.
Must have knowledge of state and local electrical codes.
Must have knowledge of PLC’s and related programming.
Familiar with Allen Bradley systems, VFD’s, PLC’’s hardware and software.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with management and other line personnel.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
3 or more years of experience as an industrial electrician in a manufacturing environment or a degree in a related field.
Must meet pre-requisite job related test scores
Must be a journeyman industrial electrical
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
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 pay is $40.21 per hour, with pay increases every 6 months.
Shift differentials available.
Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, ADD and life insurance, and paid short-term disability.
Add on specialty programs include pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, online workouts, and more.
HSA available after 60 days.
Automatic enrollment in 401k retirement plan
Pro-rated PTO and 11 holidays, which you are encouraged to take.
We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to grow your skills.
Your safety is our priority, and we take the necessary steps to protect our employees.
This is reflected in the success of our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative.
Our Modesto, CA plants have sent Zero Waste to Landfill since 2020.