Electrician

Join our Menomonie team at a top manufacturing facility where your expertise in PLC systems, Allen Bradley technology, and electrical systems will drive innovation and operational excellence.

Pay

• Starting wage: $36.02 per hour plus shift differential
• Overtime available as needed
• Sign-on bonus: $7,500
• Quarterly performance bonus potential

Schedule

• 12-hour shift on a 2-2-3 schedule (6pm to 6am)
• First 6 months: training on day shift

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (ADD) insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • HSA eligibility after 30 days
• Additional benefits:
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness programs for diabetes and hypertension
  • Online workouts
• No-interest loan for tools
• Company-paid customized ear plugs
• No uniform requirements (no steel-toed boots or specific uniforms)
• Culture of growth and advancement:
  • On-the-job training
  • Classes and tuition reimbursement
• Recognition and rewards:
  • Birthday celebrations with cake, ice cream, and a card
  • Holiday parties with gift cards
  • Free Silgan swag (hoodies, t-shirts, caps)
  • Ticket drawings for local events
  • Service milestone recognition
  • Extra vacation day for perfect attendance
  • Redeemable reward points for attendance and process improvements
  • Quarterly meetings with meals to celebrate team achievements

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimal performance
• Investigate and resolve electrical, mechanical, or operational issues using advanced problem-solving methods
• Install and wire motors, switch panels, fuse boxes, and power circuits for operational efficiency
• Create and update detailed layouts of electrical circuits and components
• Apply expertise in PLC programming and work with Allen Bradley systems, including VFDs and 4-20 mA circuits
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and increase workplace safety

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with trade school certification
• 3 or more years of experience as an industrial electrician in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Allen Bradley technology
  • PLC hardware and software
  • AC and DC circuits
  • 440 MCCs
• Preferred experience in writing code and working with Logix 5, 500, and Studio 5000
• Strong focus on maintaining high safety standards

About Us

America's largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation. Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices. Our Menomonie, WI plant achieved Zero Waste to Landfill in 2023.

Safety & Sustainability

• Prioritize well-being and safety with our "Drive to Zero" initiative, ensuring a safe manufacturing environment
• Zero Waste to Landfill achievement in 2023