Electrician

Silgan Containers; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Comprehensive benefits package

No uniform requirements

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Menomonie, WI is hiring an Electrician for our manufacturing facility. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial electrical systems to support optimal plant performance.

You will install and wire motors, switch panels, and power circuits, while applying PLC expertise with Allen Bradley systems and ensuring high safety standards in a 12-hour shift environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with trade school certification.
• 3+ years of experience as an industrial electrician in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley technology, PLC hardware, PLC software, AC and DC circuits, and 440 MCCs.
• Preferred experience in writing code and working with Logix 5, 500, and Studio 5000.
• Strong focus on maintaining high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimal performance.
• Investigate and resolve electrical, mechanical, or operational issues using advanced problem-solving methods.
• Install and wire motors, switch panels, fuse boxes, and power circuits for operational efficiency.
• Create and update detailed layouts of electrical circuits and components.
• Apply expertise in PLC programming and work with Allen Bradley systems, including VFDs and 4-20 mA circuits.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and increase workplace safety.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Blueprint reading

Safety focus

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with trade school certification

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Studio 5000

Logix 5/500

VFDs

Job description

Now Hiring Electricians in Menomonie, WI

Starting Wage: $36.02 per hour plus shift differential

Shift: 12 hour shift on a 2 - 2 - 3 schedule (6pm to 6am, after 6 months of training on days)
Sign On Bonus :$7,500

Are you a skilledElectricianready to grow your career? Join our Menomonie team at a topmanufacturingfacility where your expertise inPLC systems,Allen Bradley technology, and electrical systems will drive innovation and operational excellence. Be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and your contributions.

What We Offer You:

• Starting Wage: $36.02 per hour plus shift differential, with overtime available as needed.
• Bonuses: $7500 sign on bonus and quarterly performance bonus potential.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and ADD insurance, short and long-term disability, plus HSA eligibility after 30 days.
• Additional Benefits: Options like pet insurance, wellness programs for diabetes and hypertension, online workouts, and more.
• No Interest Loan for Tools: Access to tools you need without the upfront cost.
• Safety Gear Provided: Company-paid customized ear plugs.
• No Uniform Requirements: No need to wear steel‑toed boots or specific uniforms.
• Culture of Growth and Advancement: We invest in you with on‑the‑job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement.
• We Celebrate You and Recognize Your Successes With:
  • Birthday celebrations with cake, ice cream, and a card
  • Holiday parties with gift cards
  • Free Silgan swag like hoodies, t‑shirts, and caps
  • Ticket drawings for local events
  • Recognition for service milestones
  • Earn an extra vacation day for perfect attendance
  • Redeemable reward points for attendance and process improvements
  • Quarterly meetings with meals to celebrate team achievements.
• Focus on Safety: We prioritize your well‑being and safety with our “Drive to Zero” initiative, ensuring a safe manufacturing environment.
• Sustainability: Our Menomonie, WI plant achieved Zero Waste to Landfill in 2023.

What You’ll Do:

As anElectrician, you will:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimal performance.
• Investigate and resolve electrical, mechanical, or operational issues using advanced problem‑solving methods.
• Install and wire motors, switch panels, fuse boxes, and power circuits for operational efficiency.
• Create and update detailed layouts of electrical circuits and components.
• Apply expertise inPLC programmingand work withAllen Bradley systems, including VFDs and 4-20 mA circuits.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and increase workplace safety.

What You’ll Need:

• A high school diploma or equivalent with trade school certification.
• 3 or more years of experience as anindustrial electricianin amanufacturingenvironment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
• Hands‑on experience withAllen Bradley technology, PLC hardware, PLC software, AC and DC circuits, and 440 MCCs.
• Preferred experience in writing code and working with Logix 5, 500, and Studio 5000.
• A strong focus on maintaining high safety standards.

Who We Are:

• America’s largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation.
• Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

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.