Electrician - Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc.

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 40 countries employing over 26,000 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 working both continuous and conventional 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 Electrician or Electrical Technician will provide support to plant operations through troubleshooting, performing maintenance, repairing and installing of equipment, electrical systems and components.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager, the Electrician's responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:  

• Maintain and troubleshoot all electrical systems and devices within the plant
• Knowledge and understanding of Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)
• Assist in new installations and upgrades of plant equipment
• Conduct process checks as required
• Perform regular safety inspections to ovens
• Work with 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 Supervisor and Maintenance Manager informed of operational status of equipment
• Complete all administrative tasks, including log books, data entry and record keeping in proper order
• Complete training as identified for continual improvement and development in job related skills 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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

Minimum Requirements 

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years manufacturing experience and/or equivalent job experience
• Able to work alternate work schedules including overtime based on business needs
• Able to use DVM, analog type multi-meter, Amprobe, megger, oscilloscope and soldering station
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Able to read and interpret blue prints, schematics and manuals
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic troubleshooting and calibration for electronics
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA's electrical safe work practices (e.g. Lock-out/Tag-out, NFPA 70 Electrical Code, NFPA 79 Machinery Standards)

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, Journeyman's Card or other Electrical Technology Certification 
• Experience programming and setting up, troubleshooting and diagnosing Allen Bradley PLCs
• Experience with HMI programming and set-up
• Knowledge of PLC Network programming and set-up
• Able to effectively use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
• Knowledge of variable speed drives (programming and set-up)
• Experience with high pressure hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience with automated material handling systems
• Experience troubleshooting magnetic controls (e.g. switches, relays and solenoids)
• Knowledge and experience terminating transformers and electric motors
• Basic knowledge of servo and stepper motors and drives
• Experience with installing and fashioning electrical conduit and installing electrical wireway and associated hangers

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to sit/stand 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 lifting, warehouse and forklift traffic
• May be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
• Production noise levels are 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.

Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.