Lacquer Spray Machine Operator

CROWN Bevcan France; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for performance bonus

Free health insurance for employees

Company matched 401(k)

Pension plan

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Lacquer Spray Machine (LSM) Operator for Plant 37 in Hanover, PA. The role covers safe, precise lacquer applications inside cans and monitoring quality controls from feeding to baking ovens.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic mechanical and computer skills, and the ability to work overtime, including nights. Compensation includes hourly pay of $24.11 plus $2 extra per hour for evening shifts, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED.
• Basic mechanical skills required.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Operate Lacquer Spray Machines and manage cans through the process.
• Monitor lacquer pressure, temperature, and film weight; record checks.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform routine and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

SPC data interpretation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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.

Location

Plant 37 is located in Hanover, PA. The Plant manufactures 2-piece and 3-piece steel cans for the food industry. There are approximately 95 employees at the Hanover location. The Hanover Plant is located on Route 194 in York County and is in close proximity to York, PA, Gettysburg, PA and the Maryland border.

Shift & Pay

This position is scheduled on a 4/4 scheduled 5pm-5am. The hourly rate of pay is $24.11 with an additional $2 an hour for working evenings. There will be times this position is scheduled for mandatory overtime.

Position Overview

The Lacquer Spray Machine (L.S.M.) Operators are responsible for the safe and proper application of the lacquer spray coating to the inside of the can in compliance with quality control specifications. They have primary control of the processing of cans from the point of infeeding of cans into the conveying above the spray machines, until they reach the Internal Bake Ovens (I.B.O.'s).

Duties And Responsibilities

• Clearing can jams from Lacquer Spray Machines and from upper conveyors.
• Check and monitor the following:
  • Clean canworks
  • Overall quality of cans
  • Lacquer pressure of LSMs
  • Temperature of lacquer
  • Copper sulfate checks on flanges
• Complete and record required process control checks, including:
  • Metal exposure of cans
  • Weight of lacquer on inside of cans
  • Film weight distribution
• Maintain cleanliness of machines including the spray nozzles, turrent wheels, lacquer overspray boxes, machine exterior and general work area. Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance including the setting of guns, nozzles, can guides and spray delay.
• Perform preventative maintenance which includes the replacement of drive and conveyor belts to the oven, tips, rails, guns, lacquer and vacuum filters.
• Follow proper material handling procedures, which includes proper disposal of waste lacquer and labeling of waste barrels.
• Perform Equipment Set-up Evaluations (ESE) on LSMs after adjustment or changes are made.
• Monitor and assist other production processes on the Back End to ensure a constant flow of cans into and through the LSM process.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School Education/GED
• Basic Mechanical Skills
• Basic computer skills to perform data entry.
• Knowledge of SPC programs and be able to interpret SPC data for trends, principles graphs charts
• Know how to complete and document an ESE for the LSMs.
• Working knowledge of the operation, setup, preventative maintenance & repair, and troubleshooting in the LSM process.
• Able to work alternate work schedules including overtime, voluntary and mandatory, based on business needs

Competencies

• Strong problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to look at new solutions and "think outside the box"

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee 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 employee 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, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a plant environment but may be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.
• The employee may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• The noise level is frequently loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

Crown offers competitive pay, pay for performance bonus, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as company matched 401(k) and active hourly Pension Plan.