Electrician | Edison, NJ | Starting Pay $36.49 per hour

Join Silgan Containers, America’s largest metal food packaging producer, as an Industrial Electrician in Edison, NJ. We’re looking for skilled electricians to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

Pay: Starting at $36.49 per hour plus shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shiftsConsistent Wage IncreasesComprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insuranceSpecialty Programs: Pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, and more401(k) with Company ContributionsPaid Time Off & HolidaysTraining & Tuition ReimbursementCompany-Paid Uniforms & Prescription Safety GlassesSafety Shoe AllowanceCommitment to Safety: “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiativeSustainability Leadership: Edison is Silgan’s first facility with on-site solar power

What You’ll Do

Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify electrical systemsInvestigate mechanical, operational, and electrical issues and take corrective actionPerform maintenance, wiring, and installation of motors, switches, fuse boxes, lighting, and power circuitsCreate and maintain up-to-date layouts of electrical circuitsWork with Allen Bradley systems, VFDs, PLC hardware/software, AC/DC circuits, 4-20 mA circuits, and 440 MCCs

What We Need

High School Diploma or GED - Trade school certification preferred3+ years of experience as an electrician in a manufacturing environmentAbility to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manualsStrong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of industrial electrical systems

About Silgan Containers

We are the largest metal food packaging producer in North America, committed to sustainability and innovation. From increasing recycled content to renewable energy initiatives, we’re rethinking how to make the metal food can.

Ready to start your career as an Industrial Electrician in Edison, NJ?
Apply today and join a team that values safety, growth, and innovation.

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.