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Industrial Electrician

Silgan Containers
Modesto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
ow hiring Electricians in our Modesto, CA plant! 

Pay is $36.79 per hour plus shift premium

All Overtime is Double Time

Shift: 3PM – 11PM - 5 days on, 2 days off

What we offer you: 

  • Pay is $36.79 per hour.
  • Shift differentials 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 60 days. 
  • Automatic enrollment in 401k retirement plan with an employer percent match.   
  • Pro-rated PTO and 11 holidays, which you are encouraged to take.
  • Company paid customized ear plugs.   
  • 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. 
  • Our Modesto, CA plants have sent Zero Waste to Landfill since 2020.

What You’ll Do

As an Industrial Electrician, you will:

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Investigate and resolve electrical, mechanical, or operational issues using advanced problem-solving methods.
  • Install and wire motors, switch panels, fuse boxes, and power circuits for operational efficiency.
  • Create and update detailed layouts of electrical circuits and components.
  • Apply expertise in PLC programming and work with Allen Bradley systems, including VFDs and 4-20 mA circuits.
  • Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and increase workplace safety.

What You’ll Need

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • 3 or more years of experience as an industrial electrician in a manufacturing environment or a degree in a related field.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
  • Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley technology, PLC hardware, PLC software, AC/DC circuits, and 440 MCCs.
  • A strong focus on maintaining high safety standards.

Who We Are

  • America's largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation.   
  • Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.   

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of America’s largest metal food packaging producer!



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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