Industrial Electrician: PLCs, Drives & Troubleshooting

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

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