Electrician

Silgan Containers; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drugs

Life insurance

Short-term disability

HSA after 30 days

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Fort Dodge, IA, is seeking an Industrial Electrician to join our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. You will troubleshoot, program controllers, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure safe operation of electrical systems.

Starting pay is $35.91 per hour with overtime options and a quarterly bonus potential. We offer comprehensive benefits, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for growth within a diverse, safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and local electrical codes.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Have thorough knowledge of industrial wiring, motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, testing and power circuits.
• Basic computer skills.
• Deep understanding of electrical gauges, recording instruments and sensing units.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley systems, VFDs, PLCs hardware and software, AC/DC circuits, 4-20mA circuits and 440 MCCs.
• Understanding of Electrical Theory and Principles, wiring specifications, codes, and principles of operation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical problems on equipment.
• Maintain and update electrical prints, programs, and files.
• Program TI and Allen Bradley controllers.
• Perform preventative maintenance assignments.
• Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams, PLC programs and components.
• Maintain electrical spare part inventory.
• Fabricate parts and assemblies using machine and hand tools.
• Maintain safe work environment per JSA.
• Order materials as needed.
• Install motors, switches, panels, fuse boxes, and power circuits.
• Inspect gas mixers and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, DEC drives and AC drives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

PLC programming

Circuit analysis

Electrical prints/diagrams

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

TI controllers

VFDs

Job description

Join our team as an Industrial Electrician!

$35.91 Starting Pay

What We Offer You:

• Starting pay of $35.91 per hour.
• Overtime hoursavailable.
• Quarterly bonus potential available.
• Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, ADD and life insurance, and paid short-term disability.
• Add on specialty programs include pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, online workouts, and more.
• HSA available after 30 days.
• Automatic enrollment in 401k retirement plan with a 3 percent match.
• Quality training to further develop you
• Room to grow we promote from within
• We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees. and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative results.
• An opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with a respected multi-cultural and diverse team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to grow your skills.
• Your safety is our priority, and we take the necessary steps to protect our employees. This is reflected in the success of our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative.
• Opportunities for community outreach and volunteering including food drives, cookouts and family days.

What you’ll do:

• Troubleshoot electrical problems on all the equipment
• Maintain and update electrical prints, programs, and files
• Program TI and Allen Bradley controllers
• Perform preventative maintenance assignments
• Analyze all types of circuits, wiring diagrams, PLC programs, and electrical components
• Maintain electrical spare part inventory under the direction of management
• Fabricate parts and assemblies as required using machine and hand tools common to the trade
• Maintain safe work environment in accordance with established JSA
• Make up material and parts lists and order some as required
• Do or direct all maintenance, wiring and installation of motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting testing and power circuits
• Determine proper size and specifications of wire, conduit, switches, panels, fuses, etc
• Fabricate and install mounting fixtures and brackets on electrical and plumbing work as assigned
• Inspect and maintain gas mixers and auxiliary equipment as required
• Troubleshoot PLC’s equipment, DEC drives and AC drives using laptop computers

We need you to have:

• Knowledge of state and local electrical codes
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and schematic drawings
• Have thorough knowledge of industrial wiring, motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, testing and power circuits
• Basic computer skills
• Deep understanding of electrical gauges, recording instruments, electronic sensing units and other related equipment
• Familiarity with Allen Bradely systems, VFD’s, PLC’s hardware and software, AC/DC circuits, 4-20mA circuits and 440 MCC’s
• Understanding of Electrical Theory and Principles, wiring specifications, codes, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment

Who we are:

• America’s largest metal food packaging producer.
• A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting likeminded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.
• Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship.

_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.