Lacquer Spray Operator | Nights (6P - 6A) | 4 on 4 off | Starting Pay $25.49 Per Hour

Crown Holdings; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Holdings in Minnesota is seeking Lacquer Spray Machine Operators to safely apply lacquer coating to cans, ensuring compliance with quality specs. You will manage infeed and throughput up to the Internal Bake Ovens, and support a clean, safe work environment.

The role emphasizes equipment setup, routine maintenance, process checks, and collaboration with production teams to keep lines running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience operating lacquer spray equipment or similar coating processes.
• Ability to monitor lacquer pressure/temperature and film weight distribution.
• Capable of performing routine maintenance on spray equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.

Responsibilities

• Clear can jams from LSMs and conveyors to keep lines running.
• Inspect can quality, lacquer pressure, temperature, and flange copper sulfate checks.
• Record process control checks including weight of lacquer on cans.
• Set up guns, nozzles, guides, and adjust spray delays.
• Assist other production areas to ensure smooth can flow.
• Dispose of waste lacquer properly and label barrels.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Lacquer spray techniques

Process monitoring

Quality inspection

Preventative maintenance

Safety procedures & PPE

Tools

Lacquer Spray Machines (LSMs)

Job description

About CrownCrown 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: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:Clear can jams from Lacquer Spray Machines (LSMs) and upper conveyors to ensure smooth operation.Inspect and monitor the following: clear can works, overall quality of cans, Lacquer pressure of LSMs, Lacquer temperature, and copper sulfate checks on flanges.Conduct and record required process control checks, including metal exposure of cans, weight of lacquer on inside of cans, and film weight distribution.Perform routine maintenance tasks such as setting guns, nozzles, can guides, and spray delays.Carry out preventative maintenance, including replacing drive and conveyer belts.Conduct Equipment Set-up evaluations (ESE) on LSMs after adjustment or modifications.Monitor and assist other production areas to ensure a smooth flow of cans.Follow proper material handling procedures, including the disposal of waste lacquer and labeling of waste barrels.Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirement.Maintain cleanliness of machines, including spray nozzles, turret wheels, lacquer overspray boxes, machine exteriors, and the general work area.Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.What Crown Offers YouStrong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employeesThe opportunity to build a meaningful careerProfessional and personal development through training and work experiencesJoin 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.