Industrial Electrician / PLC Programmer
Silgan Containers · Menomonie, WI · 4 days ago
Management$36.02–$38.44/hrFull-time
Your Skills
- Strong industrial electrical experience
- Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, process controls, and automated manufacturing equipment
What You'll Do
- 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
What You'll Bring
- A high school diploma or equivalent and trade school certification
- 5+ years of experience as an industrial electrician or electrician programmer
- 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
- Strong manufacturing troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- A commitment to maintaining a safe manufacturing environment
Preferred
- HMI programming experience
- FactoryTalk ME experience
- Experience troubleshooting automated, high-speed manufacturing equipment