Mechanical Technician
Crown Holdings · Lancaster, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Crown Holdings (packaging) in Lancaster, OH. Removing / dismantling defective or malfunctioning equipment, components and parts using necessary hand tools, power tools, specialty tools and equipment.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, FDA / GMP, AutoCAD, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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 1616 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 108 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ 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 41%
- Welding 34%
- Root cause 22%
- ✓ EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Crown Holdings in Lancaster
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Full description from Crown HoldingsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Ensuring optimum operation of manufacturing and facilities equipment by repairing and maintaining various items such as motors, gearboxes, pneumatic components, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems and thermal systems.
- ◆Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and locate sources of problems through interaction with production employees, equipment observation as well as referencing blueprints, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications. Interfacing with all available Engineering sources as well as any other available resource.
- ◆Removing / dismantling defective or malfunctioning equipment, components and parts using necessary hand tools, power tools, specialty tools and equipment.
- ◆Adjusting functional equipment, components and parts through the use of standard and non-standard hand tools as well as any necessary specialty tools and equipment.
- ◆Working to minimize production line downtime by supporting production employees in their efforts to complete scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
- ◆Fabricating repair parts by using machine shop equipment and instrumentation when necessary.
- ◆Checking items used for equipment repairs and maintenance out of spare parts storeroom inventory.
- ◆Anticipating future needs for spare parts, supplies and components and communicating to purchasing department.
- ◆Providing general information on maintenance activity to other maintenance staff, production employees, supervisors and administrative staff.
- ◆Maintain technical knowledge by attending necessary training, educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing and maintaining professional relationships in the maintenance field.
- ◆Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
· Acting as a resource for production / manufacturing employees engaged in maintenance activities.
· Providing assistance in identifying, obtaining, staging and documenting materials, parts, special tools and equipment needed to do preventative mechanical maintenance work and / or repairs on production equipment and plant facilities.
· Participating in and supporting continuous improvement efforts, working with and alongside of production / manufacturing employees in the process.
· Ensuring that all safety, health and environmental concerns are considered when doing work and interfacing with EHS to complete documentation of safe work as necessary.
- ◆Ensuring that corporate and plant quality policies and procedures (such as but not limited to SQF, GMP, and chemical control) are followed in the performance of job duties and responsibilities.
· Traveling (periodically) to receive work related training, meet with vendors, buyoff equipment, visit other Crown facilities, etc.
· Providing on-call response to remedy critical maintenance situations.
- ◆Supports Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement efforts.
- ◆Other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
· High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
· Minimum of 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
· Knowledge of and basic troubleshooting skills associated with: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Thermal, Kinetic and Potential Energy systems.
· Reading and math skills are required along with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications.
· Basic technical, computer, and analytical skills (from educational background and / or work experience).
· Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
· Basic working knowledge of computerized maintenance management software (Ex: MP2 or equivalent).
· Familiarity and minimal proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
· Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills.
· The ability to engage with employees at all levels of the organization.
- ✓Must have a desire and drive for achieving excellence.
qualifications
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, genetic information and uniformed service.
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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
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Mechanical Technician
· selection criteria
1. Must be willing to participate and successfully
complete a Mechanical Skills Test Device assessment.
2. Face-to-face Interview
3. Past employee evaluations, attendance records, safety,etc
4. Must apply online through Workday – Organizations - Jobshub
Letters will be accepted from 08/26/2026 – 09/10/2026
All job vacancies will be filled on a non-discriminatory basis, as provided in company policy, local, state and federal laws and regulations. The filling of vacancies will be determined on the basis of
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!
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