Line Mechanic/ Maintainer- 2nd Shift

crownholdings; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mechanic/Line Maintainer role at Crown Holdings, Inc. in Dubuque, IA focuses on operating and maintaining high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces metal cans and ends. You will monitor line performance, perform quality checks, and promptly address jams or equipment issues to resume production efficiently.

We seek hands-on problem solvers with attention to measurements and quality. A high school diploma and manufacturing experience are preferred; travel for training may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Five to seven years in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel for training at other locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain automated press equipment and lines.
• Run quality checks and report irregularities.
• Troubleshoot and implement fixes on machinery.
• Maintain production tallies and load tickets.
• Relieve other plant staff and communicate shifts/changes.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Reading blueprints

Independent / team work

Leadership / communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman's card or license

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

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.

Job Description:

The Mechanic/Line Maintainer serves a key function in the operation and on-going maintenance of the high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Run and maintain automated press equipment, ensuring all aspects of the operation are funning effectively
• Run quality checks on product in line with customer requirements
• Remove any jams as they occur and report irregularities to the management team. Restore the equipment, check for quality and resume production as soon as possible after any shutdown
• Maintain production tally, load and production tickets on assigned lines as required
• Sort any defective product as required
• Relieve other plant employees as needed
• Utilize check sheets and graphs to track causes for production problems, statistical process control requirements and spoilage concerns
• Communicates all pertinent information between departments, peers and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.
• Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing "fixes" on machinery and equipment problems
• Applies knowledge of various processes and production methods to improve plant production
• Oversees quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred
• Five to seven year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven competency in the use of micrometers, calipers and related equipment
• The employee must have the ability to travel early on for training at other manufacturing locations

Preferred Requirements:

• Vocation or technical certification or a journeyman's card or license
• High-speed packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing

Competencies:

• Strong problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• The ability to be able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics and parts specifications
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to look at new solutions and "think creatively and strategically" to solve problems
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
• Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven math and 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 on occasion
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
• The employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and evening
• Employees will be required to have their own tools

Working Conditions:

• The majority of work will be in a plant environment but maybe required to move around to different parts of the manufacturing floor
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plant
• The associate 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.

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 t