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Silgan

Rigid packaging and dispensing products

Industrial Electrician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKenosha, WI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A trade school certification in Electrical Technology or a related field is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, or similar role in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills are required.
  • The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals is required.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, industrial controls and automation systems, AC/DC circuits, 4-20 mA instrumentation circuits, motor control centers, and electrical testing equipment is required.
  • Knowledge of state and local electrical codes is required.
  • Basic computer skills are required.
  • Confined-space training and qualification, or the ability to obtain the qualification, is required.
  • The ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the shift is required.
  • The ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds is required.
  • The ability to work around moving machinery, manufacturing equipment, industrial noise, and production processes is required.
  • The ability to follow safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements is required.
  • The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, motors, sensors, conveyors, and industrial control systems.
  • Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers 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, programmable logic controller programs, and maintenance records.
  • Install, maintain, and repair motors, motor control centers, 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.

Desired Qualifications

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

About the Company

Silgan

Rigid packaging and dispensing products

Silgan is a global manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging. Its businesses produce metal food containers, closures, dispensing systems, and specialty packaging for consumer and healthcare products. Customers include food, beverage, personal-care, household, fragrance, pharmaceutical, and other packaged-goods companies. The company integrates product engineering, high-volume manufacturing, quality systems, materials management, and customer-specific packaging development. Teams work in engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, supply chain, sales, research, finance, and corporate operations.

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