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Industrial Electrician / PLC Experience

Belcamp, Maryland

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Working on your feet and with your hands isn’t for everyone—but it’s a joy for those who join Crown’s Manufacturing & Production team. When you work within our manufacturing divisions, you’re creating the environment and tools that bring the world’s most renowned products to life. A commitment to quality and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting are crucial in these roles. Put your skills to the test and assist across departments in operating, repairing, maintaining and improving plant machinery and equipment.

Ready for a role that’ll grow your skills and your career? Read our full description to see if you’re a fit.

Industrial Electrician / PLC Experience

Belcamp, Maryland

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Overview

Joining Crown means joining a global leader in the design and manufacture of packaging products. In one of our manufacturing divisions, you’ll be key in packaging household products we use every day. You may develop, fix or fabricate solutions and work within the shop and production departments. No matter the location, safety’s a top priority for you, and you’ll be fully compliant with all OSHA rules and regulations. While day-to-day tasks may vary, flexibility and agility will be required in these roles.

Where Lifelong Careers Take Shape

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what shape will it take for you?

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Success Profile

We’re looking for a candidate who's goal oriented and able to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment. You should be a team player and take direction well in addition to being focused and flexible enough to move from task to task.

  • Deadline-oriented
  • Efficient
  • Patient
  • Team player
  • Industrious
  • Independent

Our Culture

At Crown, we’re on a mission to create the shape of things to come. That means shaping quality packaging with integrity, making products that’ll last, and building careers with longevity. We’re invested in doing the work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and are compensated with the benefits, pay, learning resources, and welcoming environment they deserve.

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Tracy Zavasky Tracy Zavasky

“Crown has given me the opportunity to build on my education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program and to grow my career while doing work that I love.”

Tracy Zavasky

Packer Operator

Benefits

In addition to a generous starting hourly wage, you may be eligible for our total rewards benefits, including a 401(k) with company match.

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401(k)

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Pension Plan

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Tuition Reimbursement

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Free Company-Paid Health Insurance

Responsibilities

Crown Cork and Seal USA, Inc., a world leader in the Packaging Industry has an immediate opening for a PLC Technician at our Belcamp plant. In this role, you will troubleshoot plant electrical systems to help ensure the workplace is safe for our plant team. A Journeyman’s license and three years’ experience is required of all applicants.


  • Able to read, write, speak clearly for necessary daily documentation & communication.
  • Computer literate- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Automation Direct Programing.
  • Trouble shoot, repair, maintain and installation of electrical/electronic systems on our packaging machinery.
  • Knowledge of Allen Bradley / Omron / Direct Logic Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and integrated Window software to analyze: AC/DC; single phase and 3 phase motors.
  • Follow all local, state and federal electrical codes.
  • Documenting problems and maintenance of equipment and facility systems.
  • Providing training for equipment operation, and safety precautions.
  • Install, maintain, new and existing electrical wiring within the facility. Ability to build, program, and troubleshoot PLC and / or Servo motors.
  • Knowledge and understanding of best practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc.
  • Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power systems.
  • Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
  • Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power systems.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Repair circuits, replacing contactors and switches, wiring new electrical panels.
  • Troubleshooting and repair high frequency drives.
  • Rebuilding, troubleshooting, repairing and replacing AC and DC electrical motors, circuits, controllers, electronic devices.
  • Troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
  • Knowledge of vacuum pumps and systems, material handling systems.
  • Ability to read and follow electrical and pneumatic schematics. 
  • Must be available to work any shift.
  • HS Degree or GED minimum required with technical degree desirable.
  • Possible over-time as needed to meet customer requirements, including weekends.
  • Journeyman's license required.   
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time in a fast paced, manufacturing environment.
  • Must wear required PPE and follow all safety rules.
  • Possess or obtain own tools required for job.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits such as medical, vision, dental insurance, basic & optional life insurance, 401(k) plan & stock purchase plan, pension plan, long term disability and tuition assistance.

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