Industrial Electrician

Silgan Containers; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Quarterly bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision & prescription

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking an Industrial Electrician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain complex electrical and automation systems in a modern manufacturing facility. You’ll work on PLCs, drives, motors, and power circuits while supporting preventive maintenance and continuous improvements.

The position emphasizes hands-on problem solving, safety compliance, and reliable operation. Competitive hourly pay, overtime opportunities, and benefits accompany a long-term career path within a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and local electrical codes.
• Ability to read and understand electrical blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Strong knowledge of industrial wiring, motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, testing systems, and power circuits.
• PLC troubleshooting and programming knowledge.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley systems, VFDs, PLC hardware and software, AC/DC circuits, 4-20 mA circuits, and 440V MCCs.
• Understanding of electrical theory and principles, wiring specifications, electrical codes, and electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical gauges, recording instruments, electronic sensing units, and related equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to working safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical problems across manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Maintain and update electrical prints, programs, and files.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley and TI controllers.
• Perform preventive maintenance assignments.
• Analyze electrical circuits, wiring diagrams, PLC programs, and electrical components.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, DEC drives, and AC drives using laptop computers.
• Maintain, wire, install, and repair motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, testing systems, and power circuits.
• Determine proper specifications for wire, conduit, switches, panels, fuses, and related components.
• Maintain electrical spare-parts inventory under the direction of management.
• Develop material and parts lists and order components as needed.
• Fabricate parts, assemblies, mounting fixtures, and brackets using machine and hand tools.
• Inspect and maintain gas mixers and auxiliary equipment.
• Support electrical and plumbing installation work as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with established safety procedures and JSAs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Motor control

Wiring diagrams

Industrial safety

Tools

Allen-Bradley controllers

TI controllers

Job description

Industrial Electrician – Put Your Skills to Work. Build Your Career.

Ready to bring your electrical and troubleshooting skills to a manufacturing environment where they can make a real impact? Join Silgan Containers as an Industrial Electrician and earn $35.91 per hour while working with complex manufacturing equipment and automation systems.

Long-term career stability in an essential, recession-resilient industry with consistent demand for our products.

At Silgan Containers, our electricians play an important role in keeping our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. You'll troubleshoot electrical systems, work with PLCs and drives, perform preventive maintenance, and help maintain and improve equipment throughout our facility.

If you're an experienced industrial electrician who enjoys solving problems, troubleshooting equipment, and working hands-on with electrical and automation systems, this could be the opportunity to build a long-term career with us.

Why Join Silgan?

We offer more than a paycheck. We offer an opportunity to put your skills to work and keep growing.

• $35.91/hour starting pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Paid short-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available after 30 days
• 401(k) with an automatic 3% company match
• Specialty benefits and wellness programs, including pet insurance and support for diabetes and hypertension
• Paid training and opportunities to continue developing your technical skills
• Tuition reimbursement and additional learning opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement and promotion from within
• The opportunity to work in a modern manufacturing environment with a diverse team
• Community outreach and volunteer opportunities, including food drives, cookouts, and family events
• A strong commitment to employee safety through our Drive to Zero Injuries initiative

What You'll Do

As an Industrial Electrician, you'll use your electrical and troubleshooting expertise to help keep our manufacturing equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Troubleshoot electrical problems across manufacturing equipment and systems
• Maintain and update electrical prints, programs, and files
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley and TI controllers
• Perform preventive maintenance assignments
• Analyze electrical circuits, wiring diagrams, PLC programs, and electrical components
• Troubleshoot PLCs, DEC drives, and AC drives using laptop computers
• Maintain, wire, install, and repair motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, testing systems, and power circuits
• Determine proper specifications for wire, conduit, switches, panels, fuses, and related components
• Maintain electrical spare‑parts inventory under the direction of management
• Develop material and parts lists and order components as needed
• Fabricate parts, assemblies, mounting fixtures, and brackets using machine and hand tools
• Inspect and maintain gas mixers and auxiliary equipment
• Support electrical and plumbing installation work as assigned
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with established safety procedures and JSAs

The goal is simple: use your technical expertise to solve problems, improve equipment reliability, and help keep our manufacturing operation running safely and effectively.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong industrial electrical knowledge with hands‑on troubleshooting ability and who is comfortable working with manufacturing equipment and automation systems.

Successful Candidates Will Have

• Knowledge of state and local electrical codes
• The ability to read and understand electrical blueprints and schematic drawings
• Strong knowledge of industrial wiring, motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, testing systems, and power circuits
• PLC troubleshooting and programming knowledge
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley systems, VFDs, PLC hardware and software, AC/DC circuits, 4-20 mA circuits, and 440V MCCs
• An understanding of electrical theory and principles, wiring specifications, electrical codes, and electronic equipment
• Knowledge of electrical gauges, recording instruments, electronic sensing units, and related equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• A commitment to working safely in an industrial manufacturing environment

Build Your Future With Silgan

Silgan Containers is America's largest metal food packaging producer. We play an important role in the food supply chain and are committed to creating quality products while building a safe, sustainable workplace.

We are also committed to sustainability, including reducing our carbon footprint, increasing renewable energy use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, diverting waste from landfills, and working with suppliers who share our commitment to environmental stewardship.

Ready to Put Your Electrical Skills to Work?

If you're the person others turn to when a motor won't run, a PLC is causing problems, or an electrical issue is keeping equipment down, we want to meet you.

Bring your experience with industrial electrical systems, controls, PLCs, drives, motors, and troubleshooting to a company where those skills matter every day.

Start at $35.91/hour. Troubleshoot complex equipment. Keep production moving. Continue building your skills and career.

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.