Full-Time

Electrical Maintenance

Updated on 8/23/2026

Silgan

Silgan

Rigid packaging and dispensing products

No salary listed

Deep River, CT, USA

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
GMP
Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • At least 3 years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or GMP-regulated environment is required.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, programmable logic controllers, motors, drives, sensors, and controls is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics is required.
  • Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems is a plus.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, good manufacturing practices, and housekeeping practices is required.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are required.
  • Proven ability to work independently as a self-starter with minimal supervision is required.
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends, as needed, is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds is required.
  • Ability to work at heights and in varying environmental conditions is required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and use hand tools for prolonged periods is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electrical systems, equipment, and machinery in compliance with safety, good manufacturing practices, and housekeeping requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues involving 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.
  • 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.
  • Perform all work according to lockout/tagout, arc flash, personal protective equipment, and other required safety procedures.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including parts usage, good manufacturing practices logs, and repair records.
  • Participate in audits and inspections to ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices 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 practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing is preferred.
  • A licensed electrician credential or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.

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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