Electrician Job at Silgan Containers in Hoopeston

Silgan has the lowest accident rates in the industry.

$2000 sign-on bonus

Starting pay is $29.44/hour + shift differential

What we offer you:

1. Starting pay is $29.44/hour + 5% shift differential for second and third shift
2. Outstanding benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision, 2 weeks of vacation + 11 paid holidays, 401K, and many more
3. $2000 referral bonus for current employees
4. A safe environment. We have the lowest accident rates in the industry!
5. Quality training to further develop you
6. Room to grow – we promote within
7. We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative results.

What you’ll do:

1. Install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and perform preventative maintenance on all industrial electrical units, controls, components, and related wiring with adherence to all safety regulations
2. Move and install new or existing equipment
3. Extensive knowledge of industrial electrical schematics and theory
4. Maintain inventory of electrical parts and motors; advise management of purchasing requirements
5. Operate mobile equipment including forklift trucks, lifts, and booms
6. Other duties as assigned by management

We need you to have:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. 2+ years working as an electrician in an industrial manufacturing environment
3. Ability to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and schematic drawings
4. Demonstrate knowledge of Allen Bradley systems, VFD’s, PLC’s hardware and software, AC/DC circuits, 4-20 mA circuits, and 440 MCC’s
5. Ability to diagnose and complete repairs
6. Completion of formal apprenticeship and valid electrician’s license

Who we are:

America's largest metal food packaging producer. A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products. Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship.

About the company

Silgan Containers, a subsidiary of Silgan Holdings, is North America's largest manufacturer of metal food containers, carving off for itself about half of the US market. Silgan produces approximately 15 billion metal food containers at numerous manufacturing plants across the country.