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Industrial Electrician at Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Aurora, IL $40+/hour

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: $40.00/hr

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)

$83k beats the market for Electricians nationally

National salary averages
$83k
↑ 33% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$39k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $106k

Senior roles pay 67% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

This is a strong offer—weigh total comp and growth potential.

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+10%
10yr growth
81,000 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024