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About Crown:
Crowns Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.
Division Overview:
Crowns Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.
Location:
Crown Beverage Packaging located in La Crosse, WI has 115 employees. Surrounded by stunning bluffs and lying alongside the mighty Mississippi River, La Crosse is home to over 20 miles of beautiful scenic trails. The plant is also located just minutes from the historic downtown which hosts unique shops, lively entertainment, museums, art galleries and more. La Crosse is close to major highways such as I-94 and the approximate distance from the La Crosse Airport is about 7 minutes.
Position overview:
Reporting to the Electrical Engineer, the Electrician will trouble-shoot, repair, program, replace, maintain and install electrical/electronic systems for production related equipment and building utilities within the facility. Equipment includes bodymakers, printers, washers as well as other packaging machinery. Responsibilities include following all local, state and federal electrical codes. Documentation of problems and maintenance of equipment and facility systems are also required. This position will also provide training for equipment operation and safety precautions.
**This is a full-time position working 12 hrs/day on a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule.
Duties And Responsibilities:
The Electrician responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
* Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling or connecting electronic units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
* Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
* Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
* Assemble, test, or maintain electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
* Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
* Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
* Provide support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.
* Write reports or record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, or specifications to assist engineers.
* Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
* Will include other tasks as necessary for the operation of the department and the plant
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
* 2-year technical degree as Industrial Electrician
* Electrical license preferred; or related experience and plan to obtain licensure
* Knowledge of Allen Bradley/Modicon PLC's are required as well as integrated Window software to analyze AC/DC, single phase and 3 phase power and AC/DC motors, relays, switches, breaker transformers, and power panels
* Knowledge of single and 3-phase up to 440 volt
* This position also requires the individual to be able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics and parts specifications
* Ability to work a 12 hour shift which will include night shift and weekends.
* Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
* Desire to work in a manufacturing environment.
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
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
Working Conditions
* Will be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting in a plant environment as well as in an office
* While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic
* The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
* The noise level is frequently loud
Possible Equivalent Military Titles
* Electronics Technician; Radar and Sonar Operator; Electronic Instrument and Equipment Repairer; Communications Equipment Operator; Avionics Technician; Building Electrician; Power Plant Electrician
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Benefits:
Crown offers a generous starting wage of $33.52/hour, 401K, employee stock purchase plan, pension plan, a tuition reimbursement program for all employees, and more! Crown's comprehensive benefits include FREE company paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage) for all employees. For night shifts, we offer a 5% shift differential. Also, because this position works 12 hour shifts, employees make time and a half over 8 hours per shift ($50.28/hour!)
EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled
Travel
None/Not Specified
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.
Yardley, PA
Crown Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells packaging products and equipment for consumer goods and industrial products in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It offers products for consumer goods, including steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household, and other consumer products; glass bottles for beverage product; and metal vacuum closures and steel crowns through its sales organization to the soft drink, food, citrus, brewing, household products, personal care, and various other industries.
The company also provides products for industrial products, such as steel and plastic strap consumables and equipment, paper-based protective packaging, and plastic film consumables and equipment to metals, food and beverage, construction, agricultural, corrugated, and general industries. In addition, it offers aerosol cans and ends; and promotional and specialty packaging containers with various lid and closure variations.
Further, the company provides industrial film and other related products; transit protection products, such as airbags, edge protectors, and honeycombs; and equipment and tools, such as manual, semi-automatic, and automatic equipment and tools used in end of line manufacturing applications to apply consumables. Crown Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Yardley, Pennsylvania.