Machinist

003 CROWN Beverage Packaging, LLC; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Beverage Division in Olympia, Washington is seeking a journey-level Machinist to operate and set up a range of machine tools for precision parts production. The job requires reading blueprints, maintaining safety standards, and adjusting speeds, feeds, and setups to meet manufacturing specs.

You will perform toolmaking tasks, inspect tolerances with precision instruments, and collaborate in a unionized plant environment. A High School diploma or GED and trade-aptitude are preferred.

Qualifications

• A strong mechanical aptitude is required.
• Ability to work under time pressures and adapt to changing schedules.
• Background in routine maintenance and safety compliance.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, shop sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Must stand for long periods and work with precision tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety in all duties and follow rules when operating high-speed tools.
• Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts.
• Interpret drawings and shop sketches to guide machining work.
• Make and repair tools, fixtures, gauges, dies, and machine parts to tight tolerances.
• Machining parts using lathes, mills, shapers, or grinders.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school certificate

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Balance machines

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

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 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring the 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 at the Olympia Plant, we currently manufacture 12 oz. beverage cans. It is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

Location

Here at the Olympia, Washington plant, we currently manufacture 12 oz. beverage cans. We are expanding to manufacture other size cans for some of the top consumer product companies. We are adding to our world class team to operate this facility and looking for a Machinist. It is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division! This is a journey-level Machinist position requiring the machinist to calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cut. This position requires union membership after 30 days of hire.

Salary

$43.41-$43.41 per hour

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for safety in all areas of the assigned duties, to ensure safety rules and regulations are met due to the use of high-speed industrial mechanical tools Setting up and operating a variety of manufacturing machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Parts will be made from blueprints, shop sketches and verbal instructions, so the ability to interpret drawings and sketches is necessary Make and repair tools, fixtures, gauges, templates, dies, machine parts and instrument panels to precision tolerances using conventional machines Frequently require overhaul work in a factory setting Calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers Aligning and securing holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines Selecting the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of manufacturing machinery work Machining parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A strong mechanical aptitude is required Ability to work under time pressures and flexibility to adjust to sudden work patterns or schedules Background in routine maintenance Background in safety compliance – particularly Lock-out/Tag-out procedures Candidates are expected to have positive attitude and work in a team environment Machinist are expected to have a safety-first mentality and maintain a commendable attendance record Design techniques, tools and principals involved in production planning, blueprints, drawings and models Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job Mechanical troubleshooting skills. Knowledge of gauges, micrometers and calipers Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance Must also be able to use measuring devices accurately Must be able to comply with all OSHA and WISHA safety rules and regulations Must be able to stand for long periods of time as well as work on elevated stationary platforms Supply his/her own tools and maintain them at the plant Must be able to work independently, with teams and have good interpersonal skills

Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must currently be a journey level Machinist. At least five (5) years of current Journey-level machinist experience High School diploma or GED; certificate or diploma from a trade school a plus Five (5) years of experience using conventional machining of large parts, experience using machine equipment (lathes, mills, & balance machines) Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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.

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.

Ready to go behind the scenes? With hundreds of maufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there’s a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.