Electronic Technician

About Crown:

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of over $11 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated and driven individuals.

Division Overview:

Crown’s Food Division is the number one manufacturer of food cans in the world. Our complete array of food packaging serves a variety of markets, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, ready meals, pet food, infant milk powder and other dry food products. We offer a wide selection of food cans from round to bowl as well as shaped cans. We truly focus on excellence. Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Division.

Location:

Plant 37 is located in Hanover, PA. The Plant manufactures 2-piece and 3-piece steel cans for the food industry over 7 shifts. There are approximately 95 employees at the Hanover location. The Plant is located on Route 194 in York County and is in close proximity to Gettysburg PA, York PA and the Maryland border.

Position overview:

The Electrical Technician will provide support to plant operations through troubleshooting, performing maintenance, repairing and installing of equipment, electrical systems and components. This position works on a rotational four on four off 12-hour schedule. This opening will be scheduled 5pm-5am. The starting rate of pay is $38.5006 with an additional $2 an hour shift differential.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager, 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 at www.crowncork.com/careers.

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