Electrician - Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Careers

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 47 countries 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 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 is building a brand new manufacturing facility in Mesquite, NV. This state-of-the-art facility will manufacture specialty beverage cans for some of the top consumer product companies.  We are in the process of assembling a world class team of individuals to operate this facility and are looking for Electrician.

 

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

 

 

 

 

Qualifications:

 

Requirements for this position would include but not be limited to the following:

 

Minimum Requirements

• A high school graduate or equivalent with 4+ years working experience in a manufacturing setting (high-speed manufacturing is preferred).

 

 

• 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.

 

• This position also requires the individual to be able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics and parts specifications.

 

• Effective and proven communication skills working in a team environment.

 

• The ability to travel domestically for training within the first one or two months with the Company.

 

• Employees must have their own set of basic tools.

 

• Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts, both day and evening.

 

Preferred Requirements

• An Associates/technical degree is preferred or a related vocational/technical certification (state electrical license, journeyman license, etc.).
• Working experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment is preferred.

 

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

• Generally works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting
• 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

 

 

• Benefits:
• Crown offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision/prescription/ life insurance and income protection benefits as well as a company funded pension plan, 401(K), stock purchase, tuition reimbursement and gainsharing programs. Also, as part of our Total Safety Culture, Crown is committed to the safety, health and well-being of all our employees and their families.
• **Plus a $500 Sign-On Bonus after 6 months                                                                           
• Interested:
• Take the next step in your career and apply online today at www.crowncork.com/careers.