Electrician
- Location
- Hammond, IN
- Listed
- Yesterday
About the role
Join Silgan for long-term career opportunities in an essential, recession-resilient industry with consistent demand for our products!
Now Hiring Electricians - Hammond, IN
Starting Wage
$36.02 per hour plus shift differential
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Are you a skilled Electrician ready to grow your career? Join our Hammond team where your expertise in PLC systems, Allen-Bradley technology, and electrical systems will drive innovation and operational excellence. Be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and your contributions.
What We Offer You
- Starting Wage: $36.02 per hour plus shift differential, with overtime opportunities available
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Quarterly performance bonus potential
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability insurance
- HSA eligibility after 30 days
- Pet insurance, wellness programs, and additional voluntary benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 3% company match
- 5 vacation days during your first year plus 11 paid holidays
- Company reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and steel-toed boots
- On-the-job training, technical development, and tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities with a company that promotes from within
- Safe work environment supported by our "Drive to Zero" safety initiative
What You'll Do
As an Electrician, you will
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems and equipment
- Assist with diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and operational issues
- Install and wire motors, switch panels, fuse boxes, sensors, and power circuits
- Work with Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and automation systems
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
- Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
- Support continuous improvement and equipment optimization projects
- Learn advanced industrial troubleshooting techniques from experienced maintenance professionals
What You'll Need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree, technical diploma, certification, or recent graduation from an Electrical Technology, Industrial Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related program
- Internship, co-op, military, lab, or hands-on technical experience preferred but not required
- Basic understanding of motors, electrical controls, PLCs, industrial wiring, and automation systems
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documents
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Commitment to safety and teamwork
- Eagerness to learn and grow in an industrial manufacturing environment
Your Schedule
You'll train on 1st shift. After training is completed, you'll move to 2nd shift.
Ready to Apply?
Start your career with a company that values technical talent and provides the tools, training, and opportunities needed to succeed. Apply today to join our Hammond, IN team as an Electrician!
Who We Are
- America's largest metal food packaging producer
- An industry leader committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence
- Focused on developing talent through training, mentorship, and long-term career opportunities
- Dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint through continuous improvement and sustainable manufacturing practices
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Silgan Containers's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 9, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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