Industrial Technician

About Crown Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design, program, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, servo, and motion control systems. Develop and maintain PLC and HMI programs for new equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements. Design, build, modify, and upgrade industrial control panels in accordance with NEC and applicable electrical standards. Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, serial communications, and other industrial protocols. Troubleshoot hardware and software associated with PLCs, operator interfaces, servo controllers, VFDs, remote I/O, and safety systems. Diagnose complex automation and interface issues to significantly reduce production downtime and improve equipment reliability. Support automation upgrades, modernization projects, and capital improvement initiatives. Develop backup procedures for PLC and HMI programs and maintain current software revisions. Interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings. Troubleshoot and repair automated manufacturing equipment. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment. Assist maintenance personnel in diagnosing complex mechanical/electrical interface problems. Ensure production equipment is fully operational before releasing equipment back to production. Perform equipment modifications and machine improvements that increase reliability and efficiency. Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, safety, quality, and uptime. Lead root cause failure analysis for recurring equipment failures. Recommend and implement automation improvements to reduce downtime and maintenance costs. Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Participate in equipment installations, commissioning, and startup activities. Complete maintenance work orders accurately using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Generate shift reports, troubleshooting documentation, project summaries, and maintenance records. Maintain accurate documentation for PLC programs and control panel modifications. Serve as the technical resource for controls and automation throughout the plant. Mentor and train maintenance technicians in PLC troubleshooting, electrical diagnostics, automation systems, and best maintenance practices. Provide operational training and technical support to production personnel. Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including external vendors. Safety & Compliance Maintain compliance with OSHA, FDA, GMP, food safety, and company safety policies. Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and confined space procedures. Maintain clean and organized work areas. Ensure all repairs meet applicable electrical codes and manufacturing standards. Maintain tools and test equipment in safe operating condition. Additional Responsibilities Support spare parts inventory management by identifying critical components and recommending stocking levels. Execute special projects as assigned. Utilize maintenance management software effectively. Perform non-technical assignments as requested. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum six (6)