Industrial Electrician - Richmond, IN

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Looking for a stable career with a company that values your electrical skills and invests in your future? Join Silgan, a global leader in sustainable packaging and an essential part of the world’s food supply chain.

We are currently hiring an Industrial Electrician at our Richmond, IN manufacturing facility. If you have industrial electrical experience, PLC experience, and a strong commitment to safety and reliability, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and build your career with Silgan!

Starting pay of $34.64 with consistent annual increases

Shift differential on 2nd and 3rd shifts

Why Join Silgan?

At Silgan, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We provide the tools, training, benefits, and opportunities you need to build a long-term career in industrial electrical maintenance.

What We Offer:

Weekly pay

Paid lunches and breaks

Overtime opportunities

Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within

Paid training and educational assistance

Steel-toe shoe reimbursement up to $140

Company-provided uniforms at no cost

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development and ongoing training

Stable employment with an established global manufacturing company

Must be available to work any shift – 4 days on 4 days off continuous shifts, 6:30pm – 6:30am and 6:30am – 6:30pm

What You'll Do as an Industrial Electrician

As an Industrial Electrician, you will play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operation running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will troubleshoot, maintain, install, and repair electrical equipment and systems throughout the plant.

Your responsibilities will include:

Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, sketches, charts, and diagrams

Install, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, dismantle, and replace electrical systems and equipment

Work with electrical fixtures, lighting systems, meters, motors, and industrial equipment

Troubleshoot and maintain PLC and programmable control systems

Work with solid-state electronic control systems, pneumatic systems, and pyrometric equipment

Perform electrical maintenance on plant substations and other industrial electrical systems

Complete preventive maintenance inspections and accurately document maintenance activities

Update and transfer maintenance information to electrical blueprints and documentation

Diagnose electrical problems and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability

Work safely throughout all areas of the manufacturing facility, including the roof, boiler house, attic, and other plant areas

Follow all safety procedures and maintain a strong commitment to a zero-injury workplace

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

Enjoy hands-on electrical troubleshooting and industrial maintenance

Like working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Take pride in keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently

Enjoy diagnosing electrical problems and finding solutions

Have experience working with PLCs, programmable controllers, and industrial electrical systems

Are committed to workplace safety and following electrical safety procedures

Want to grow your skills and build a long-term career in manufacturing

What You’ll Need:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Journeyman Electrician Card

PLC experience

Industrial electrical or manufacturing maintenance experience preferred

Ability to work any shift

Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position