Electrician - SilganContainers-Careers

This position is for an INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Starting pay of $31.56 per hour + $1.00 shift differential for 3rd shift

6:00 PM to 6:00 AM; Four days on and four days off

What we offer you:

• Starting pay of $31.56 per hour
• $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift, $1.00 for 3rd
• Overtime available
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical & prescription, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, prorated vacation and 10 paid holidays, 401k with a 3% match, HSA available after your first full month
• Quarterly bonus potential based on safety, waste, quality, and productivity performance
• Add-on benefits include pet insurance, MSK programs (Hinge Health and Regenexx) telemedicine, Livongo for diabetes and hypertension, and more
• Culture of advancement and growth - 40% of plant management were promoted from within
• We invest in you with on-the-job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement as needed
• An opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with a multi-cultural and diverse team
• We care about your safety, which means we do what is needed to protect our employees and that's reflected in our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative results.
• Kenosha is Silgan's first facility to achieve zero waste to landfill in 2020.

What you will do:

• Analyze all types of mechanical, operational, or electrical troubles and plan for and take corrective action

• Perform maintenance, wiring and installation of motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting testing and power circuits

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify all electrical systems

• Create and maintain up-to-date layouts of electrical circuits

• Work with Allen Bradley systems, VFD's, PLC's hardware and software, AC/DC circuits, 4-20 mA circuits and 440 MCC's

• Read and comprehend blueprints, schematics and drawings, handbooks, specifications, equipment manuals, and parts lists

• Other duties as assigned by management

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of state and local electrical codes
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and schematic drawings
• Have thorough knowledge of industrial wiring, motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, testing and power circuits
• Basic computer skills
• Deep understanding of electrical gauges, recording instruments, electronic sensing units and other related equipment
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley systems, VFD’s, PLC’s hardware & software, AC/DC circuits, 4-20mA circuits & 440 MCC’s
• Understanding of Electrical Theory and Principles, wiring specifications, codes, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent with a trade school certification
• 3+ years experience as an electrician in a manufacturing environment
• Confined space trained and qualified

Preferred requirements:

• Ability to write code and demonstrate a working knowledge of RS logic

Who we are:

• America's largest metal food packaging producer.
• A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Salary info:

$31.56 - $31.56 / hr