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3rd Shift Electrician

Crown Holdings · Aurora, IL · Full time

Posted Mar 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience as an industrial electrician in high-speed manufacturing.

What they are checking: Whether their background fits the fast, high-volume equipment found in a metal packaging plant.

Tell me about a time you fixed a recurring problem for good instead of just patching it.

What they are checking: Whether they think in terms of continuous improvement rather than repeat repairs.

How do you hand off unfinished work to day shift?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly so problems do not get lost between shifts.

Why does this overnight shift fit you, and how do you stay sharp working 10pm to 6:30am?

What they are checking: Whether they can sustain the 3rd shift schedule safely over time.

What would you do

You are on 3rd shift alone and a line goes down with no obvious cause. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can work independently overnight and know when and how to call for backup.

Production is pressuring you to bypass a safety interlock to get running. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they refuse to compromise safety even when the pressure to restart is strong.

About the work

A motor on a production line keeps tripping its overload. How do you troubleshoot it?

What they are checking: Whether they check load, wiring, voltage and mechanical binding methodically instead of resetting repeatedly.

How comfortable are you troubleshooting PLC logic, and which platforms have you worked with?

What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose control problems online, which is common on modern packaging lines.

Walk me through how you would troubleshoot a variable frequency drive fault.

What they are checking: Whether they can read fault codes and trace causes in drives used across production equipment.

What does electrical safety look like for you before opening a panel?

What they are checking: Whether they practice lockout, verify zero energy and follow arc flash rules every time.

How have you handled building utilities like compressors, lighting or power distribution?

What they are checking: Whether they can cover facility systems as well as production equipment, as the posting requires.

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The full job description

As published by Crown Holdings.

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. Job Description: Crown CAPP is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician. This position will troubleshoot, repair, replace, maintain electrical/ systems for production related equipment and building utilities within a high-speed metal packaging manufacturing facility. This is an hourly position in high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment where compliance to all safety policies, procedures and regulations is our way of doing business. We are looking for team-oriented individuals who are committed to customer quality, continuous improvement and achieving World Class Performance. Hourly Rate: Starting at $40.98 Primary Hours/Shift: 3rd Shift (10:00pm-6:30am) Day to day responsibilities will include the following: • Perform preventive maintenance inspections on production equipment as needed and assigned • Assist in developing related preventive maintenance that do not currently exist. • Troubleshoot of circuits as required to repair, adjust, calibrate, replace, modify electrical components and devices of production equipment. • Knowledge of the requirements and use of Lockout Tagout. • Knowledgeable of and conform to the requirements of NFPA70E, Arc Flash. • Other duties as assigned. Job requirements : The successful candidate will possess the following skills and knowledge: • High School Diploma or GED required. • 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance/Industrial electrician in a manufacturing environment highly preferred. • Experience troubleshooting and repairing of high-speed manufacturing equipment. • Electrical, electronic, pneumatic & mechanical knowledge, comprehension, and skills • Troubleshooting ability of AC/DC control circuits • 120/240 VAC and 440 VAC single and three phase power circuits • Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot variable frequency drives, AB Power Flex 40, 525 & Control Techniques • An understanding of ladder logic AB RS Logics 5, 500, & 5000 • Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) - Allen Bradley PLC 5, SLC 500, Compact Logics • Must be able to comprehend and comply with all OSHA and company safety and electrical regulations including Lock Out / Tag Out, and Arc Flash protection • Use of hand tools, Multi-meters Analog & Digital, ammeters, amp probes • Ability to read and understand manuals, prints and electrical schematics • Good communication and basic computer skills • Planning and organizing skills Physical requirements: • Work from ladders, lifts, catwalks above floor level (4-10 feet); occasionally at ceiling height (20+ feet) • Frequent standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, squatting, & reaching above shoulder level • Pushing, pulling, and lifting requirements: 25+ pounds. • Good Color vision • Exposure to high levels of noise (hearing protection required in plant area) What Crown Offers You • Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees • The opportunity to build a meaningful career • Professional and personal development through training and work experiences Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging! Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.

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