Electrical Maintenance

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Deep River (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics in Connecticut seeks a licensed electrician for routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and quick restoration of manufacturing equipment. You will diagnose electrical issues, read schematics, and follow GMP and safety procedures to minimize downtime.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 3+ years of experience in a GMP environment; the ideal candidate has PLCs, motors, drives, sensors knowledge and CMMS familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3+ years of electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Licensed electrician or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Familiarity with CMMS is a plus.
• Commitment to safety, GMP, and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical systems and machinery per safety, GMP, and housekeeping rules.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues including motors, drives, sensors, and controls.
• Install wiring, panels, switches, and other components per code and policy.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to support production.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to boost reliability and reduce downtime.
• Read schematics, manuals, and diagrams; document maintenance activities.
• Follow LOTO, Arc Flash, PPE, and safety procedures.
• Participate in audits and inspections for GMP compliance.
• Collaborate with teams on process improvements and upgrades.
• Train operators on safe equipment use and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Licensed electrician

Electrical maintenance

PLCs

Motors & drives

Sensors & controls

Electrical diagrams

CMMS

Safety & GMP

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

N/A

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing.

SKILLS

• 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

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.

SILGAN PLASTICS IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (Non-Canada)

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 (Non-Canada)

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

Limitations & Disclaimer – Canada

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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (Canada)

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 (Canada)

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.

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