Plant Electrician: PLCs, Automation & Overtime

Crown Holdings, LLC; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health insurance

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Technician to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems across the plant. You will work under the Electrical Engineer, edit PLC programs, diagnose issues, and support new installations and upgrades.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 6–10 years of manufacturing experience, and proficiency in PLCs, safety practices, and wiring. Overtime may be required; health insurance and 401(k) are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6–10 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of variable speed drives and hydraulics/pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot all electrical systems in the plant.
• Edit PLC programming and diagnose component issues.
• Assist in new installations and upgrades of plant equipment.
• Perform safety inspections and oversee contractors as needed.
• Keep records and logbooks up to date; work overtime as required.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman’s card

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI programming

DeviceNet / Ethernet IP

Job description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it’s 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:

Reporting directly to the Electrical Engineer, the Electrical Technician’s responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• 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

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.

Interested:

Take the next step in your career and apply online today atwww.crowncork.com/careers.

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.