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 $34.37/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 shift, we offer a 5% shift differential. Also, because this position works 12 hour shifts, employees make time and a half after 8 hours per shift ($51.56/hour!)

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