Electrical Maintenance

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electrical systems, equipment, and machinery in compliance with safety, GMP, and housekeeping requirements.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues, including motors, drives, sensors, and control systems.

• Install and maintain wiring, conduit, panels, switches, and other electrical components according to electrical codes and company safety policies.

• Work as a self-starter, completing tasks with little instruction and demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.

• Support production teams by responding quickly to equipment breakdowns while maintaining a clean and safe work area.

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical manuals, and equipment diagrams.

• Ensure all work is performed following LOTO, Arc Flash, PPE use, and other required safety procedures.

• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including parts usage, GMP logs, and repair records.

• Actively participate in audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and facility housekeeping expectations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and equipment upgrades.

• Train operators and other staff on safe equipment use and basic troubleshooting practice.

AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable): N/A

EDUCATION:

Required: High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred: 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing.

SKILLS:

Required:

• Licensed electrician or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

• 3+ years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or GMP-regulated environment.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, motors, drives, sensors, and controls.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.

• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) is a plus.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, GMP, and housekeeping practices.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Proven ability to work independently as a self-starter with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs.

• Comfortable working at heights and in varying environmental conditions.

• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and use of hand tools.

LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. 

Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so causes undue hardship.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position.  Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. 

Silgan Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. 

Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada) 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada 
 
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. 
 
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. 
 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
 
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.
 
Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws. 
 
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.