Line Maintainer

Crown Holdings, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety commitment

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Line Maintainer for our high-speed metal can production facility in Wisconsin. The role focuses on operating equipment, preventing spoilage, and developing standard procedures while training staff and enforcing safety rules.

You will set up and adjust equipment, perform repairs, and ensure quality cans across heights and diameters in a fast-paced environment. Join a team dedicated to sustainable packaging.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED required.
• Advanced mechanical skills and ability to use precision measuring devices.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of manufacturing process, equipment, and quality specifications.
• Demonstrated involvement in safety and knowledge of safety regulations which apply to work functions.
• Proven working experience in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting skills, and equipment rebuild expertise is required
• Basic knowledge of computer systems, gauges, tools and equipment.
• Effective and proven communication skills working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment to produce good quality cans of various heights and diameters.
• Directs line operating personnel in the details of their duties.
• Make machine repairs and overhauls.
• Examine can bodies and cans for quality production as specified and in accordance with can standards.
• Adjust equipment, when necessary, to maintain good quality and efficient productions.
• Start and stop all equipment.
• Remove jams in line and machines.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Precision measuring devices

Shop tools

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.

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 DescriptionPrincipal Function:
This position would include operation of equipment as well as identifying areas of spoilage and taking appropriate corrective action to resolve the issues at this high-speed state-of-the-art metal packaging manufacturing facility. This equipment will include spray equipment, neckers and flangers as well as other production machinery. In addition, this position will also develop standard operating procedures; provide training for equipment operation and reinforce all safety procedures.

Primary FunctionsReporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, the Line Maintainer\u2019s responsibilities would include, but be limited to the following:

• Set up equipment to produce good quality cans of various heights and diameters
• Directs line operating personnel in the details of their duties

Duties And ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Shift Supervisor the Line Maintainer will:

• Make machine repairs and overhauls
• Examine can bodies and cans for quality production as specified and in accordance with can standards
• Adjust equipment, when necessary, to maintain good quality and efficient productions
• Start and stop all equipment
• Remove jams in line and machines
• Grind slitter cutters, sharpen punches and dies when needed
• Check to insure proper lubrication of equipment
• Maintain check lists and make out reports as required
• Concurrently maintain and/or operate equipment as required
• Relieve operators as required
• Direct employees on assigned lines
• Skillful uses of all mechanic’s hand tools
• Diagnose, remedy mechanical trouble, make repairs or complete overhauls on assigned equipment
• Keep assigned area and equipment neat and orderly
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

RequirementsIn addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:
Minimum Requirements

• High School Education/GED required.
• Advanced mechanical skills and ability to use precision measuring devices
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of manufacturing process, equipment, and quality specifications.
• Demonstrated involvement in safety and knowledge of safety regulations which apply to work functions.
• Proven working experience in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting skills, and equipment re-build expertise is required
• Basic knowledge of computer systems, gauges, tools and equipment.
• Effective and proven communication skills working in a team environment

Preferred Requirements

• An Associate’s/technical degree is preferred or a related vocational/technical certification
• Working experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment is preferred

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 may 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 will 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

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.