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Silgancontainers

Industrial Electrician

Richmond, Indiana

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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Industrial Electrician – Manufacturing | Richmond, IN

Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader. We Are Silgan.

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

Build Your Career With Silgan

Silgan is more than a manufacturing company — we are an essential part of the global food and consumer products supply chain .

We are a global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia . We manufacture sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for products including food, beverages, healthcare, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products .

When you join Silgan, you become part of a stable, established, and environmentally responsible organization with opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.

Bring Your Electrical Skills. Build Your Future. Join Silgan.

Apply today for the Industrial Electrician position in Richmond, IN!

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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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