Industrial Electrician

Silgan Plastics•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

Silgan Containers is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician / Maintenance Electrician to support manufacturing operations. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical and automation equipment across a manufacturing facility, including industrial controls, PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, conveyors, and production equipment. It is a hands-on position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with opportunities to work on advanced automation and electrical systems and support continuous improvement, safety, uptime, and efficiency. The position offers pay of $41.33–$48.83 per hour based on experience, a $1.00 per hour night shift differential, and a $4,000 hiring bonus. The schedule is a continuous 4-days-on / 4-days-off rotation, with either a 6:00 PM–6:00 AM night shift or a 6:00 AM–6:00 PM shift. The role requires physical work around machinery and production processes, adherence to safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements, and compliance with electrical codes and company policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Trade school certification in Electrical Technology or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
Experience with industrial controls and automation systems.
Experience with AC/DC circuits.
Experience with 4-20mA instrumentation circuits.
Experience with Motor Control Centers (MCCs).
Experience with electrical testing equipment.
Knowledge of state and local electrical codes.
Basic computer skills.
Confined space trained and qualified, or ability to obtain qualification.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work around moving machinery, manufacturing equipment, industrial noise, and production processes and follow safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs.
Working knowledge of RSLogix, Studio 5000, or FactoryTalk software.
Experience with industrial automation, process controls, and manufacturing equipment.
Experience supporting conveyors, packaging equipment, material handling systems, or high-speed production lines.
Journeyman Electrician certification.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
Diagnose and repair PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, conveyors, and industrial control systems.
Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and control systems.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.
Maintain and update electrical drawings, PLC programs, and maintenance records.
Install, maintain, and repair motors, MCCs, switchgear, panels, switches, lighting systems, and power distribution equipment.
Troubleshoot automation equipment and production line controls.
Support continuous improvement projects that increase safety, uptime, and efficiency.
Maintain electrical spare parts inventory.
Ensure compliance with electrical codes, company policies, and safe work practices, including lockout/tagout requirements.
Perform other job-related duties and follow instructions requested by a supervisor.