Maintenance Mechanic $36.21
Crown Holdings · Dayton, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Crown Holdings (packaging) in Dayton, OH.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 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 1857 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 127 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 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- PLC 41%
- Welding 35%
- 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.
- Industrial Electrician-Starting hourly rate $42.67 · Reliability · Technician
- QUALITY/PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - Starting hourly rate $25.41 · Quality · Technician
Maintenance Mechanic $36.21 at Crown Holdings in other locations
Crown Holdings lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
Full description from Crown HoldingsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
- ✓Manufacturing and technology classes preferred (or equivalent experience)
- ✓3-5 years practical hands-on experience in an industrial setting
- ✓Proficient with micrometers, calipers and indicators
- ✓Lubricates and cleans parts, installs, moves, sets-up and operates all types of equipment and machine tools
- ✓Good mathematical skills
- ✓Deep understanding of high speed presses and safety protocols
- ✓Experience with high pressure hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated material handling
- ✓Good mechanical aptitude
- ✓Ability to work with minimal supervision
- ✓Able to read, interpret blueprints on manufacturing equipment. Interpret manuals and industrial standards.
- ✓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, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ready to build a rewarding career in Dayton, OH? Submit your application today through the Crown Holdings Careers Portal to take the next step.
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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
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Dayton, OH)
Starting at $36.21/hour + shift differential
Build a long-term career with a global packaging leader—strong pay, standout benefits, innovative technology, and a team that keeps production moving.
- •Pay: $36.21/hour starting
- •Benefits: Free health insurance for employees + paid holidays/vacation + 401(k) match up to 6%
- •Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 4 On - 4 Off, 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: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (also known as Machine Repair, Maintenance Technician, Industrial Mechanic). Starting pay: $36.21/hour.
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance and Short Term Disability 100% company paid. Vacation + paid holidays. We also offer a 100% 401(k) match up to 6% , plus additional wellness benefits.
We have multiple openings for Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 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 all departments to hit daily targets.
- •Must have significant experience in operating production machines
- •Diagnoses or troubleshoots machines or equipment to determine malfunction and need for adjustment or repair
- •Performs mechanical repairs and maintenance on various types of equipment
- •Currently holds a journeyman machine repair card or the equivalent of 3-5 years direct machine maintenance experience
Job
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.