
Industrial Electrician
Silgan Containers · St. Joseph, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Silgan Containers (packaging) in St. Joseph, MO.
- Tools it names
- Lean, PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 46 other live reliability postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 64%
- ✓ PLC 55%
- Welding 36%
- EHS / safety 26%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Silgan ContainersAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
As an Industrial Electrician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining reliable production operations. Your
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 a drug-free workplace.
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Industrial Electrician
Silgan – St. Joseph, MO
Earn $40.63–$46.33 per hour + shift differential + a $7,500 Hiring Bonus!
Put your electrical expertise to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment where your skills make a difference. Join Silgan, a leading metal food packaging manufacturer, and take advantage of competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to expand your technical skills.
If you enjoy troubleshooting complex electrical systems, solving problems, and keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you!
What We Offer
- •Competitive Pay: $40.63–$46.33 per hour, based on experience, plus shift differential and overtime opportunities.
- •$7,500 Hiring Bonus: An excellent opportunity to join our maintenance team.
- •Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus life and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance.
- •Disability Coverage: Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- •Retirement Savings: 401(k) with an employer contribution.
- •Paid Time Off: Earn up to two weeks of vacation after your probationary period, plus 10 paid holidays.
- •Investing in Your Future: On-the-job training, educational classes, and tuition reimbursement as needed to help you continue developing your skills.
- •Additional Perks: Pet insurance, wellness programs, online workouts, and more.
- •Safety First: Our Drive to Zero initiative reflects our commitment to creating a safe workplace for every employee.
- •Make an Impact: Participate in community events, food drives, volunteer opportunities, and sustainability initiatives.
12-hour shifts on a rotating 5-2-2-5 schedule , including rotating Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
This schedule provides a consistent rotation so you can plan your time at work and away from work.
will include
- •Install, repair, modify, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial electrical systems, controls, components, and wiring.
- •Diagnose electrical issues and complete scheduled and emergency repairs, installations, and inspections.
- •Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, equipment specifications, and technical manuals.
- •Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, VFDs, motors, and other industrial electrical equipment.
- •Assist with equipment moves, installations, modifications, and facility improvements.
- •Monitor electrical parts and motor inventory and communicate purchasing needs to management.
- •Support safe, efficient equipment operation and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
What You'll Brin g
- •High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, along with a trade school certificate.
- •Journeyman electrician status or at least five years of electrical training or work experience .
- •Experience with Allen-Bradley systems, VFDs, and PLC hardware and software.
- •Working knowledge of AC/DC circuits, 4–20 mA signals, systems up to 480 VAC, and 440 MCCs.
- •Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, manuals, specifications, and parts lists.
- •Ability to write code and demonstrate working knowledge of RSLogix.
- •Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to safe work practices.
- •Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.
Why Join Silgan ?
Silgan is America's largest metal food packaging producer, supplying essential packaging products while working to reduce our environmental impact. We believe in investing in our people, maintaining a strong safety culture, and providing opportunities for employees to build their skills and careers.
Ready to put your electrical skills to work?
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Silgan. With competitive hourly pay, a $7,500 hiring bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an opportunity to bring your experience to a team that values what you do.
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