Industrial Electrician​/PLC Programmer

Your Electrical Skills. Our Technology. Your Career Built to Last. Industrial Electrician / PLC Programmer – $ per Hour + Shift Differential Menomonie, Wisconsin | $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Build your career with a company that invests in your skills.

Silgan Containers is looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician / PLC Programmer to join our Menomonie, Wisconsin manufacturing team.

If you have strong industrial electrical experience and know your way around Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, process controls, and automated manufacturing equipment, this is an opportunity to put your expertise to work in a high-speed environment while continuing to grow your career.

Starting pay: $ per hour + shift differential $7,500 Sign-On Bonus Quarterly Performance Bonus Potential

• Competitive Pay: $ per hour to start, plus shift differential and overtime opportunities as needed.
• $7,500 Sign-On Bonus: A great way to start your Silgan career.
• Night Shift Opportunity:
  You’ll complete your initial training on the day shift. After training, you’ll transition to a night-shift schedule, where you’ll receive an additional shift differential.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, and HSA eligibility after 30 days.
• Additional Benefits:
  Pet insurance, wellness programs, online workout programs, and more.
• Tool Support:
  Access the tools you need through our no-interest tool loan program.
• Safety Gear Provided:
  Customized ear plugs and required safety equipment are provided.
• No Uniform Requirements:
  No required company uniform or steel-toed boots.
• Career Development:
  On-the-job training, technical classes, and tuition reimbursement help you continue building your skills.
• Recognition & Rewards:
  We celebrate our employees with birthday celebrations, holiday parties, Silgan swag, local event ticket drawings, service milestone recognition, attendance rewards, and quarterly team celebrations.
• Safety First:
  Our “Drive to Zero” initiative reflects our commitment to sending every employee home safely. The Menomonie facility has maintained a Best In Class manufacturing safety environment for more than ten years.
• Sustainability:
  Our Menomonie plant achieved Zero Waste to Landfill in 2023.

• 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.

We’re looking for an experienced industrial electrician who enjoys solving problems and working with sophisticated manufacturing technology.

• High school diploma or equivalent and trade school certification.
• 5+ years of experience as an industrial electrician or electrician programmer.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• 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.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe manufacturing environment.

• HMI programming experience.
• Factory Talk ME experience.