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Electrician Programmer

Silgan Containers
Menomonie, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2025
Now Hiring Electrician Programmer in Menomonie, WI

Starting Wage: $37.50per hour plus shift differential

Sign On Bonus: $7,500

Are you a skilled Electrician ready to grow your career? 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. Be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and your contributions.

What We Offer You

  • Starting Wage: $37.50 per hour plus shift differential, with overtime available as needed.
  • Bonuses: $7500 sign on bonus and quarterly performance bonus potential.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and ADD insurance, short and long-term disability, plus HSA eligibility after 30 days.
  • Additional Benefits: Options like pet insurance, wellness programs for diabetes and hypertension, online workouts, and more.
  • No Interest Loan for Tools: Access to tools you need without the upfront cost.
  • Safety Gear Provided: Company-paid customized ear plugs, safety glasses, and a prescription safety glasses allowance are provided.
  • No Uniform Requirements: No need to wear steel-toed boots or specific uniforms.
  • Culture of Growth and Advancement: We invest in you with on-the-job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement.
  • We Celebrate You and Recognize Your Successes With:
  • Birthday celebrations with cake, ice cream, and a card
  • Holiday parties with gift cards
  • Free Silgan swag like hoodies, t-shirts, and caps
  • Ticket drawings for local events
  • Recognition for service milestones
  • Earn an extra vacation day for perfect attendance
  • Redeemable reward points for attendance and process improvements
  • Quarterly meetings with meals to celebrate team achievements.
  • Focus on Safety: We prioritize your well-being and safety with our "Drive to Zero" initiative, ensuring a safe manufacturing environment.
  • Sustainability: Our Menomonie, WI plant achieved Zero Waste to Landfill in 2023.

What You’ll Do

As an Electrician Programmer, you will have :

  • Ability to read and create blueprints.
  • Strong ability to read and write PLC code (RSLogix 5, 500, RSLogix5000, and Studio5000)
  • Experienced in HMI programming (Factorytalk ME preferred)
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills in a production environment
  • Solid understanding of process controls.
    • Sensors
    • Switches
    • Valves
    • Safety Circuits
    • Skilled in installing and programming VFDs
    • Solid understanding of Servo motor systems.
    • Team Player Mindset
    • Solid understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and vacuum systems.
    • 5 years experience as an industrial electrician and/or programmer.
    • 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.

    What You’ll Need

    • A 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, PLC software, AC/DC circuits, and 440 MCCs.
    • Preferred experience in writing code and working with Logix 5, 500, and Studio 5000.
    • A strong focus on maintaining high safety standards.

    Who We Are

    • 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.

    Ready to Apply?

    Step into a rewarding role as an industrial electrician programmer with our Menomonie, WI team, where your skills will be celebrated, recognized, and rewarded. Apply today!

    LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

    The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

    All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

    Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

    Silgan Containers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

    Silgan Containers is a drug-free workplace.

    LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

    The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

    All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

    Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

    Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

    Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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