Electronics Technician $39.50 / hour

Company Overview

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 36 countries employing over 24,000 people and net sales of over $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to driver their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

Business 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. Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Business Unit.

Location Overview

Crown Cork & Seal in Effingham, South Carolina, is a state-of-the-art facility that produces various size food cans with one of South Carolina's leading Food producers as a major client. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team. This is your opportunity to join Crown's global organization. We are currently looking for an Electronics

Technician.

Position Overview

The Electronics Technician will provide

support to plant operations through troubleshooting, performing maintenance, repairing, and installing of equipment, electrical systems, and components. Reports directly to the PM&R Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities-Essential Functions

Maintain and troubleshoot all electrical systems and devices within the plant

Knowledge and solid understanding of Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)

Assist in new installations and upgrades of plant equipment

Conduct process checks as required

Work with and lead outside contractors as needed to complete projects or various plant maintenance functions

Keep work area safe, clean and organized

Assist and support other production floor operations as required

Keep Production Supervisor and Department Manager informed of the operational status of equipment

Complete all administrative tasks, including log books, data entry, and record keeping in proper order

Adhere to all food safety procedures and measures

Any additional job-related duties

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology OR Journeyman's card

Ability to work 1

st

or 2

nd

shift

Experience with high pressure hydraulics and pneumatics

Preferred requirements

6 to 10 years manufacturing experience

Experience with automated material handling systems

Previous experience with PLC programming

Required Knowledge

Safety : General knowledge of operating safely on applicable machinery to include lockout-tagout, NFPA 70 Electrical Code, and NFPA 79 Machinery Standards

Transformers : Knowledge and experience terminating transformers and electric motors

Variable speed drives : Knowledge of programming and setting up

Required Skills

Computer use : Use of computer software to include scanning materials onto outgoing trucks and printing appropriate pallet tags

Customer Service : Display customer need assessment and meet quality standards for service

Time Management : Prioritize duties to most efficiently accomplish tasks and maintain productivity

Required Abilities

Blueprint interpretation : Ability to read and interpret blue prints, schematics, and manuals

Communication : Ability to read and write English and interpret spoken direction

Organization : Ability to maintain an organized work area

Tools : Ability to use DVM, analog type multi-meter, megohmeter, oscilloscope, and smoldering station #FB

Troubleshooting : Ability to troubleshoot magnetic controls such as switches, relays, and solenoids

Physical Requirements

Regular standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Environmental Exposures

Operating machinery produce at least 85 decibels (dB) of noise.

The industrial duties of this position may expose the employee to odors, wetness, dirt, and dust.

The majority of this position's duties are exposed to areas which are not climate controlled

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

Crown offers a competitive and comprehensive company paid benefits package including medical / dental / vision / prescription / life insurance, 401(k) with match, stock purchase, robust pension, 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.