Silgan Containers

Overview

The Electro-Mechanical Technician position at Silgan Containers involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment. The company is America's largest metal food packaging producer and emphasizes sustainability and employee development.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

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