Industrial Electrician / PLC Programmer - Night Shift Bonus

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $7,500

Shift differential

Night shift opportunity

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

HSA eligibility after 30 days

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Tool loan program

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Menomonie, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician / PLC Programmer to join our manufacturing team. You will program, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen Bradley PLC systems, including VFDs and 4-20 mA circuits, in a high-speed environment.

The role starts at $36.02–$38.44 per hour with shift differential and a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Night shift training followed by a night schedule offers additional differential and benefits.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and detailed circuit layouts.
• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley PLC hardware and software.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC circuits and 440 MCCs.
• Experience with VFD installation and programming.
• Knowledge of process controls, including sensors, switches, valves, and safety circuits.
• Experience programming with Logix 5, Logix 500, and Studio 5000.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and create electrical blueprints, schematics, and detailed circuit layouts.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen Bradley PLC systems, including VFDs and 4-20 mA circuits.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and operational problems using advanced problem-solving techniques.
• Install and wire motors, switch panels, fuse boxes, power circuits, and related electrical equipment.
• Work with servo motor systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and vacuum systems.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot VFDs and process control equipment.
• Work with sensors, switches, valves, safety circuits, and other automated controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and keep equipment operating reliably.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Help optimize equipment performance and support continuous improvement throughout the plant.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safe work practices and electrical safety.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Process controls

Automated manufacturing equipment

Troubleshooting

Servo motors

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Safety compliance

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification

Tools

Logix 5

Logix 500

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk ME

Job description

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Menomonie, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician / PLC Programmer to join our manufacturing team. You will program, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen Bradley PLC systems, including VFDs and 4-20 mA circuits, in a high-speed environment.

The role starts at $36.02–$38.44 per hour with shift differential and a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Night shift training followed by a night schedule offers additional differential and benefits.