Electrician

090 CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free company paid health insurance

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical systems, PLCs, and automation equipment. You will edit PLC programs, diagnose issues, and support upgrades while ensuring safety compliance and productive operations.

The role requires 6–10 years in manufacturing, a strong mechanical/electrical background, ability to read blueprints, and proficiency with Windows Office. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6–10 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals.
• Experience with PLCs, drives, and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot all electrical systems and devices within the plant.
• Knowledge and solid understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Edit PLC programming
• Diagnose component issues
• Assist in new installations and upgrades of plant equipment
• Conduct process checks as required
• Perform regular safety inspections to ovens
• Work with and lead outside contractors as needed to complete projects or various plant maintenance functions
• Keep work area safe, clean and organized
• Assist and support other production floor operations as required
• Keep Supervisors and Managers informed of operational status of equipment
• Complete all administrative tasks, including logbooks, data entry and record keeping
• Mandatory Overtime as required

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

DVM multimeter

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

HMI PV/PV+ Automation Direct

Logix 5000

SLC 500

DeviceNet Ethernet IP

Job description

About Crown Crown Holdings, Inc. through its subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description: Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot all electrical systems and devices within the plant
• Knowledge and solid understanding of Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)
• Edit PLC programming
• Diagnose component issues
• Assist in new installations and upgrades of plant equipment
• Conduct process checks as required
• Perform regular safety inspections to ovens
• Work with and lead outside contractors as needed to complete projects or various plant maintenance functions
• Keep work area safe, clean and organized
• Assist and support other production floor operations as required
• Keep Manufacturing Supervisors and Manufacturing Managers informed of operational status of equipment.
• Complete all administrative tasks, including logbooks, data entry and record keeping in proper order; and Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Mandatory Overtime as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 -10 years manufacturing experience
• Ability to work overtime or weekends if necessary (for projects)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of variable speed drives (programming and set-up)
• Experience with high pressure hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience with automated material handling systems
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, schematics and manuals
• Experience troubleshooting magnetic controls (e.g. switches, relays and solenoids)
• Knowledge and experience terminating transformers and electric motors
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of OSHA’s electrical safe work practices (e.g. Lock-out/Tag-out, NFPA 70 Electrical Code, NFPA 79 Machinery Standards)
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic troubleshooting and calibration for electronics
• Basic knowledge of servo and stepper motors and drives
• Experience with installing and fashioning electrical conduit and installing electrical wireway and associated hangers
• Able to use DVM, analog type multi-meter, Amprobe, megger, oscilloscope and soldering station #FB

Preferred Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology or Journeyman’s card
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience programming and setting up Allen Bradley PLCs
• Logix 5000 based systems
• SLC 500 PLC-5
• Experience with HMI Programming and set-up Rockwell PV and PV+ Automation Direct
• C-More Touch Panels
• Knowledge of PLC Network programming and set-up DeviceNet Ethernet IP

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee may lift and or move up to 50 lbs.
• The employee would stand and/or sit for 8-12 hour shifts

Working Conditions

Generally works in a plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to light lifting, warehouse and forklift traffic. Production noise level is frequently loud.

Benefits

Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as Company matched 401(k) and active hourly Pension Plan.

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

What Crown Offers You

Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees. The opportunity to build a meaningful career. Professional and personal development through training and work experiences. Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30 program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.

Crown Holdings, Inc. through its subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future. Ready to go behind the scenes? With hundreds of maufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there’s a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.