Maintenance Electrician - Ft. Dodge, IA

Job Description
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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Join our team as an Industrial Electrician!
$34.87 Starting Pay
What We Offer You:
Starting pay of $34.87 per hour.
Overtime hours available.
Quarterly bonus potential available.
Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, ADD and life insurance, and paid short-term disability.
Add on specialty programs include pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, online workouts, and more.
HSA available after 30 days.
Automatic enrollment in 401k retirement plan with a 3 percent match.
Quality training to further develop you
Room to grow we promote from within
We care about your safety, which means we do what's needed to protect our employees. and that's reflected in our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative results.
An opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with a respected multi-cultural and diverse team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to grow your skills.
Your safety is our priority, and we take the necessary steps to protect our employees. This is reflected in the success of our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative.
Opportunities for community outreach and volunteering including food drives, cookouts and family days.
Kenosha is Silgan's first facility to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill in 2020.
What you'll do:
Troubleshoot electrical problems on all the equipment
Maintain and update electrical prints, programs, and files
Program TI and Allen Bradley controllers
Perform preventative maintenance assignments
Analyze all types of circuits, wiring diagrams, PLC programs, and electrical components
Maintain electrical spare part inventory under the direction of management
Fabricate parts and assemblies as required using machine and hand tools common to the trade
Maintain safe work environment in accordance with established JSA
Make up material and parts lists and order some as required
Do or direct all maintenance, wiring and installation of motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting testing and power circuits
Determine proper size and specifications of wire, conduit, switches, panels, fuses, etc
Fabricate and install mounting fixtures and brackets on electrical and plumbing work as assigned
Inspect and maintain gas mixers and auxiliary equipment as required
Troubleshoot PLC's equipment, DEC drives and AC drives using laptop computers
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
We need you to have:
Knowledge of state and local electrical codes
Ability to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and schematic drawings
Have thorough knowledge of industrial wiring, motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, testing and power circuits
Basic computer skills
Deep understanding of electrical gauges, recording instruments, electronic sensing units and other related equipment
Familiarity with Allen Bradely systems, VFD's, PLC's hardware and software, AC/DC circuits, 4-20mA circuits and 440 MCC's
Understanding of Electrical Theory and Principles, wiring specifications, codes, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment
Who we are:
America's largest metal food packaging producer.
A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting likeminded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.
Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship.