Electrician

silgancontainers; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Pension plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Safety shoes allowance

Tools allowance

Teledoc services

Safety focus program

Job summary

Silgan Closures is seeking an Electrician in Evansville, IN to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems supporting production machinery and facility operations. The role requires reading blueprints and responding to electrical issues to ensure safe, reliable equipment performance.

Starting pay is $33.66 per hour with shift differentials for secondary shifts. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company contributions and a pension, PTO, tuition assistance, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Journeyman’s card or Electrician certification required.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints, sketches, charts, or verbal instructions.
• Layout, construct, install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform maintenance checks and record details on blueprints.
• Install and maintain electrical equipment such as control panels and switchboards.
• Replace wiring, fuses, fixtures, motors, and related components.
• Work in all plant areas including roof, boiler house and attic.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Electrician | Evansville, IN | Starting Pay $33.66 per hour

Join Silgan Closures, America's largest metal food packaging producer, as an Electrician in Evansville, IN. We're looking for skilled electricians to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation of production machinery and facility systems.

What We Offer

• Pay: Starting at $33.61 per hour plus shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Consistent Wage Increases
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance
• Specialty Programs: Teledoc services, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, virtual physical therapy, and more
• 401(k) with Company Contributions AND a pension plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement
• Allowances for Safety Shoes, Prescription Safety Glasses, and Tools
• Commitment to Safety: "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative

What You\'ll Do

• Work from blueprints, sketches, charts, or verbal instructions
• Layout, construct, assemble, disassemble, install, inspect, troubleshoot, alter, maintain, dismantle, repair, clean and replace electrical systems such as fixtures, lights, meters, and motors
• Perform and record maintenance check and transfer information to blueprints
• Layout, install and maintain variety of electrical equipment such as: automatic controls, switchboards, control panels, etc. establish secondary distribution center balance loads, wire circuits having a large number of units and connections
• Perform various duties such as: replace defective wiring, make connections to new electrical installations; replace fuses; repair and install electrical fixtures, motors, etc., replace small parts on motors such as brushes, etc., maintain and install wiring connections on control panels, fans, motors and starting devices, blowers, etc.
• Performs electrical work in all plant areas including roof, boiler house and attic

What We Need

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Must have and maintain a valid driver\'s license
• Must have a Journeyman\'s card or Electrician certification
• 3-5 year\'s of manufacturing experience is preferred
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist/bend for extended periods
• Must be able to climb ladders, be lifted in scissor lift, and work at heights

About Silgan Closures

We are the largest metal food packaging producer in North America, committed to sustainability and innovation. From increasing recycled content to renewable energy initiatives, we\'re rethinking how to make the metal food can.

LIMITATIONS AND 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.

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.