Industrial Electrician / PLC Programmer

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Attendance bonus

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) match

HSA available

Tools provided

Boot allowance

Safety glasses

Career development

Ongoing training

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Plover, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician / PLC Programmer to maintain high-speed manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot complex electrical issues, program and support Allen-Bradley PLC systems, and mentor junior electricians to ensure safety and reliability.

The role offers a stable schedule (7-on/7-off 12-hour shifts), competitive pay ($35.82-$40.61/hour), performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting/programming experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Ability to mentor, train, and provide technical leadership to other electricians.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and electrical compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of complex industrial electrical systems.
• Mentor and train entry-level and journeyman electricians.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Oversee and support PLC programming and controls-related work.
• Develop and implement preventative electrical maintenance strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Ensure electrical installations, repairs, and modifications meet safety and compliance requirements.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper electrical safety practices.

Skills

5+ years industrial electrical

Industrial electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting/programming

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Mentor/leadership

Electrical safety/compliance

Job description

Industrial Electrician / PLC Programmer - $35.82 - $40.61 per Hour | Plover, WI

Join Our Electrical Team. Solve Complex Problems. Build Your Future.

Silgan Containers is looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician / PLC Programmer to join our Plover, Wisconsin manufacturing team. If you're an electrician who enjoys troubleshooting, working with advanced controls, mentoring others, and taking ownership of electrical systems, this is an opportunity to put your expertise to work.

With $35.82 - $40.61 per hour, a predictable 7-on/7-off schedule, strong benefits, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career growth, you'll have the tools and support to build a long-term career with one of America's largest metal food packaging manufacturers.

Pay & Schedule

• $35.82 - $40.61 per hour
• 12-hour rotating shifts
• 7 days on / 7 days off
• Rotate between days and nights each month
• Your complete yearly schedule is provided on your first day - so you can plan your life well in advance

Why Join Silgan?

We believe great electricians deserve more than a paycheck. You'll receive a competitive compensation package designed to reward performance, reliability, and long-term commitment.

• Quarterly plant performance bonus
• Additional quarterly attendance bonus
• Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 2 weeks of vacation
• 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%
• HSA available after 30 days
• Company-provided tools
• Boot allowance
• Prescription safety glasses
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development

What You'll Do

As an Industrial Electrician / PLC Programmer, you'll play a key role in keeping our manufacturing operation running safely and efficiently. You'll use your technical expertise to troubleshoot complex electrical issues while helping develop the next generation of electricians.

• Lead troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of complex industrial electrical systems
• Mentor and train entry-level and journeyman electricians
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support Allen-Bradley PLC systems
• Oversee and support PLC programming and controls-related work
• Develop and implement preventative electrical maintenance strategies
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Ensure electrical installations, repairs, and modifications meet safety and compliance requirements
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper electrical safety practices

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced electrician who can take ownership, solve problems, and serve as a technical resource for the team.

• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience
• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems
• Strong PLC troubleshooting/programming experience
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Ability to mentor, train, and provide technical leadership to other electricians
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and electrical compliance
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including days and nights

Make Your Experience Count

At Silgan Containers, you're not just maintaining equipment - you're helping keep a high-speed manufacturing operation running. Your electrical expertise will directly impact equipment reliability, production, safety, and the success of the team around you.

If you're ready for a role where your skills are valued, your schedule is predictable, and you can make a real impact, we want to meet you.

About Silgan Containers

Silgan Containers is America's largest metal food packaging producer. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement as we modernize the way metal food cans are manufactured.

Our sustainability efforts include increasing recycled content, modernizing manufacturing processes, procuring renewable energy, and investing in innovative solutions for the future.

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.