Industrial Electrician-Starting hourly rate $42.67
Crown Holdings · Dayton, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Crown Holdings (packaging) in Dayton, OH. You’ll keep equipment running safely, troubleshoot issues fast, and partner with Production to hit daily targets.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, Machining, Welding, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1784 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 120 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $77k–$107k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 48%
- ✓ PLC 43%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Crown Holdings in Dayton
2 other open roles at this site · 8 people we found in reliability roles at Crown Holdings.
- Maintenance Mechanic $36.21 · Reliability · Technician
- QUALITY/PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - Starting hourly rate $25.41 · Quality · Technician
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requirements
Job
Requirements
- ✓Associates degree in a technology/industrial/ manufacturing preferred (or equivalent experience)
- ✓3-5 years practical hands-on experience in an industrial setting
- ✓Working knowledge with Allen Bradley PLC's, Vision and other complex automation systems. Robotics is a plus.
- ✓Deep understanding of electrical systems, components and safety protocols
- ✓Experience with high pressure hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated material handling, utilizing 480V, VFD's and PLC control logic troubleshooting
- ✓Good mechanical aptitude
- ✓Ability to work with minimal supervision
- ✓Able to read, interpret blueprints on manufacturing equipment. Interpret manuals and industrial standards. (Electrical Code and OSHA regulations)
- ✓Light machining and welding skills. Light fabrication skills.
- ✓Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts and a rotating schedule
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.
Physical
Requirements
- ✓While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- ✓The team member frequently is required to climb or balance and talk or hear.
- ✓The team member is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- ✓The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
- ✓Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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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
Electrician / General Plant Maintenance (Dayton, OH)
Starting at $42.67/hour + shift differential
Build a long-term career with a global packaging leader—strong pay, standout benefits, and a team that keeps production moving.
- •Pay: $42.67/hour starting
- •Benefits: Free health insurance for employees + paid holidays/vacation + 401(k) match up to 6%
- •Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating schedule
- •Location: Dayton, OH
CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc. (Crown Holdings) is a global leader in metal packaging—serving many of the world’s most trusted brands. With operations in 39 countries and ~23,000 employees, we bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to customers locally and globally. In short: we make cans and closures, at scale.
Role: Electrician / General Plant Maintenance (also known as Industrial Electrician, Maintenance Technician, or Electrician). Starting pay: $42.67/hour.
Benefits: Paid vacation + paid holidays; wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription). Basic life insurance and short-term disability is 100% company paid. And yes— FREE health insurance for all employees. We also offer a 100% 401(k) match up to 6% , plus additional benefits.
We have one opening for an Electrician/General Plant Maintenance Technician at our Dayton, OH facility—supporting a team that produces millions of beverage can ends per day . You’ll keep equipment running safely, troubleshoot issues fast, and partner with Production to hit daily targets.
- •Troubleshoots equipment stoppages and reacts accordingly
- •Participates in routine preventative/predictable maintenance and performs routine checks
- •Assists manufacturing during product changeovers
- •Utilizes various mechanical and electrical test equipment
- •Monitors and reacts in a timely manner to routine demand maintenance
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.