Industrial Maintenance Technician: PLC & 3-Phase Equipment

Silgan Holdings; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastic Food Containers is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment running and troubleshoot plant systems. The role requires working knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance, reading blueprints, and adherence to safety practices.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on compressors and forklifts, repairing 3‑phase 480V equipment, and supporting start-up of production runs.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in maintenance of production machinery.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints/procedures.
• Knowledge of safety rules and practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot process/plant equipment.
• Perform preventive/routine maintenance on compressors, forklift trucks, oilers, and filters.
• Repair 3‑phase 480V equipment and process controls (PLC & instrumentation).
• Use measuring devices and read blueprints accurately.
• Support production run start-up and changeovers.
• Weld, plumbing and carpentry tasks as needed.
• Operate powered industrial trucks and lifts.

Skills

Extrusion

Vacuum systems

Material transfer

Air systems

Preventive maintenance

Safety equipment

Forklift trucks

Plumbing

Education

Degree in Industrial Technology

Job description

Silgan Plastic Food Containers is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment running and troubleshoot plant systems. The role requires working knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance, reading blueprints, and adherence to safety practices.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on compressors and forklifts, repairing 3‑phase 480V equipment, and supporting start-up of production runs.