Electrician/ Maintenance Technician SMTWTH 1030pm- 630am

Job Overview

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 in all of our products.  Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Division.

Benefits:

• $500 Sign-on bonus
• Gainsharing Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision – No Monthly Premium for Employees
• Company Funded Pension
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Lunch & Breaks
• Basic Life Insurance & Short-term Disability – Free
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual Based on Years of Service
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Technician/ Industrial Electrician serves a key function in the operation and on-going maintenance of the manufacturing building and the high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa location.

Duties And Responsibilities:

The Industrial Electrician responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Trouble shoot, repair, maintain, and install electrical/electronic systems on the can and end line manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s (PLC 5, SLC 500) and programming software to analyze and trouble shoot line control problems
• Knowledge of local, state and federal electrical codes
• Documentation of manufacturing issues and communication of these issues to the proper individuals both within and outside the facility
• Maintenance of all equipment and facility systems
• Installation of new as well as maintaining existing electrical wiring and systems within the facility
• Interact closely with the operations team to plan, trouble shoot and analyze production and equipment issues and concerns and come up with solutions
• Run quality checks on product in line with customer requirements
• Compliance with all OSHA and company safety and electrical regulations including Lock Out – Tag Out and Arc Flash protection
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent
• 2+ year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley/Omron/Direct Logic PLC’s are required as well as integrated Window software to analyze AC/DC, single phase and 3 phase generators and AC/DC motors, relays, switches, breaker transformers and power panels
• Knowledge of single and 3 phase up to 440 volt
• Knowledge of variable frequency drives and DC drives and ladder logic
• Knowledge of Human Machine Interfaces (TCP) or Allen Bradley View Plus (a Plus)
• Experience with proximity and photo sensors
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime

Preferred Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree, or a vocational or technical certification or a journeyman’s card or license
• High-speed packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing

Competencies:

• Electrical, electronic, pneumatic & mechanical knowledge
• Strong problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• The ability to be able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics and parts specifications. Work from manuals, prints, and schematics
• Ability to use hand tools, multi-meters Analog & Digital, ammeters, amp probes, etc.
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to look at new solutions and “think creatively and strategically” to solve problems
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
• Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven math and computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
• The employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and evening
• Employees will be required to have their own tools

Working Conditions:

• The majority of work will be in a plant environment but maybe required to move around to different parts of the manufacturing floor
• Work from ladders, lifts, catwalks about the manufacturing floor which could be up to 20 feet in height or more
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plant
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
• The noise level is frequently loud

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

Interested:

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

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