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Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Careers

Front End Maintainer / Mechanic (Full Time) $28.46 per hour

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Careers, Kankakee, Illinois

About Crown:

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world.  We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers and consumers alike. With operations in 36 countries employing over 24,000 people and net sales of $8.3 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally.  Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated and driven individuals.

 

 

Division Overview:

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

 

Location:

1035 E. North St.

Bradley, IL.

 

The Front End Maintainer works closely with Supervision and to ensure optimum levels of manufacturing production.

Duties And Responsibilities:

 

  • Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the Front End Maintainer responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:  
  • Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of assigned tasks.
  • Able to read and write (particularly letters and numbers)
  • Candidate must successfully pass a Mechanical Aptitude Test
  • Ability to use measuring equipment and computer
  • Previous mechanical and ability to adjust machines to maintain quality to                                                                                      customer specifications (eg. Formal coursework; relevant similar experience)
  • Knowledge of can operation (desired)
  • Ability to judge quality of can (desired)
  • Ability to work safely and maintain good safety procedures
  • Follow all JHA’s and SOP’s
  • Proven ability to maintain an excellent Absenteeism and Tardiness Record
  • Demonstrate good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervision (written and verbal)
  • Exhibited self-motivation to maintain correct process
  • Basic Hand Tools required to start job and obtain other required tools within 3 months after qualification period concludes
  • Ability to lift up 50 pounds manually using proper lifting techniques
  • Ability to keep work area orderly in keeping with 6S principles (Sort, Set in place, Shine Standardize, Sustain, and Safety)

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

 

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Education/GED
  • 2-3 year(s) experience with computer skills in inspecting, testing, packaging and high speed manufacturing environment.
  • Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support.

Preferred Requirements

  • Knowledge of all OSHA related training in a manufacturing environment.
  • Beverage Packaging Quality industry experience
  • Knowledge of AS400, QAS, and NWA
  • 6S Training

Competencies

  • Problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
  • Ability to work independently or with a team.
  • With consensus be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”.
  • Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
  • Demonstrated good relations skills and the ability to motivate or team with people.
  • Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  • Computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.).

 

Physical Requirements

  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
  • The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 

Working Conditions

  • Generally works in a manufacturing, office, packaging, and warehouse environment.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to light lifting, warehouse forklift traffic.
  • Production noise level is frequently loud.
  • *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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  • Benefits:
  • Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as company matched 401(k).
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  • Interested:
  • Take the next step in your career and apply online today at www.crowncork.com/careers. 
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