Electro-Mechanical Tech

Electro-Mechanical Technician

Starting pay: $36.02/hour + shift differential. Train on 1st shift. After training is completed, move to 2nd shift.

What we offer you:

• Starting pay is $36.02/hour
• $3,000 Hiring Bonus
• Shift differential and overtime available
• Quarterly performance bonus potential
• Outstanding benefits such as medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, plus HSA eligibility after 30 days
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 3% company match
• Paid time off, including 5 vacation days your first year plus 11 paid holidays
• Company reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and steel-toed boots
• A safe work environment through our Drive to Zero safety initiative
• Quality training, on-the-job technical development, classes, and tuition reimbursement
• Room to grow — we invest in advancement and promote from within
• A focus on sustainability, including energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts at our Hammond, IN plant

What you'll do:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
• Investigate mechanical, operational, and electrical issues and take corrective action
• Perform maintenance, wiring, and installation of motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, testing, and power circuits
• Create and maintain up-to-date layouts of electrical circuits
• Diagnose and repair equipment issues to reduce downtime and improve operational performance
• Work with PLC systems, Allen Bradley technology, VFDs, AC/DC circuits, 4-20 mA circuits, and 440 MCCs
• Perform preventative maintenance to support equipment reliability and workplace safety

We need you to have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Trade school certification, related degree, or equivalent electro-mechanical experience preferred
• 3+ years working as an Electro-Mechanical Technician in a manufacturing environment, or a degree in a related field
• Experience with Allen Bradley systems, VFDs, PLC hardware and software, AC/DC circuits, 4-20 mA circuits, and 440 MCCs
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, schematics, drawings, handbooks, specifications, equipment manuals, and parts lists
• Strong troubleshooting skills with both electrical and mechanical systems
• A strong focus on maintaining high safety standards

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 is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process improvements, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices

Ready to Apply?

Step into a rewarding role as an Electro-Mechanical Technician with our Hammond, IN team, where your electrical and mechanical skills will be recognized, valued, and rewarded. Apply today!