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Maintenance Technician/ Electrician 3rd or 2nd shift

Dubuque, Iowa

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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.

Maintenance Technician/ Electrician 3rd or 2nd shift

Dubuque, Iowa

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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.

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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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“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.”

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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

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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 47 countries and over 240 locations, employing over 33,000 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 in all of our products.  Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Division.

benefits:

  • $500 sign on bonus
  • gainsharing bonus
  • Company Paid 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:

Reporting directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management, 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

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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 Bachelors 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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