Industrial Electrician
Silgan Containers · Kenosha, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Silgan Containers (packaging) in Kenosha, WI. As part of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical and automation equipment throughout the facility.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
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How this role compares
Against 86 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 55%
- Welding 49%
- ✓ PLC 48%
- Robotics 28%
- ✓ Automation 23%
- Tooling 21%
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This plant: Silgan Containers in Kenosha
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What You'll Do
As part of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical and automation equipment throughout the facility.
Required Qualifications
- ✓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
- ✓Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- ✓Industrial controls and automation systems
- ✓AC/DC circuits
- ✓4-20mA instrumentation circuits
- ✓Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
- ✓Electrical testing equipment
- ✓Knowledge of state and local electrical codes
- ✓Basic computer skills
- ✓Confined space trained and qualified or ability to obtain qualification
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓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 is a plus
Physical
requirements
- ✓Working efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Why Join Us?
- ✓Competitive hourly pay
- ✓Night shift differential
- ✓Consistent 4-on / 4-off schedule with built-in days off
- ✓Stable manufacturing environment
- ✓Opportunity to work with advanced automation and electrical systems
- ✓Challenging, hands-on technical work
- ✓Career growth and long-term stability
If you're an experienced Industrial Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Controls Technician, PLC Technician, Automation Technician, or Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for a rewarding opportunity, apply today.
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 Containers is a drug-free workplace
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Industrial Electrician / Maintenance Electrician
$4000 Hiring Bonus
Pay : $41.33 - $48.83 per hour - based on experience
$1.00 per hour Night Shift Differential
Schedule: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM | 4 Days On / 4 Days Off Continuous Shift
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 4 Days On / 4 Days Off Continuous Shift
Join a Stable Manufacturing Team and Advance Your Electrical Career
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician / Maintenance Electrician to support our manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for a skilled electrician who enjoys troubleshooting industrial controls, automation systems, PLCs, VFDs, and production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
If you have experience as an Industrial Electrician, Electrical Technician, PLC Technician, Controls Technician, Automation Technician, or Industrial Maintenance Technician, we encourage you to apply.
include
- •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
This is a hands-on industrial maintenance position that requires
- •Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching throughout the shift
- •Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
- •Working around moving machinery, manufacturing equipment, industrial noise, and production processes
- •Following all safety procedures and lockout/tagout