Printer Operator

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety focused culture

Career development opportunities

Training and work experiences

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a printer operator to support can production on the line. You will perform routine setup, cleaning, and daily tasks to ensure safe, quality cans are produced.

You will help with changeovers, participate in training new hires, and assist the lead during mechanical breakdowns. The role requires being on the line throughout the shift to optimize equipment efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity required.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive tasks for long periods.
• Strong mechanical skills and safety awareness essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and focused on safety and quality.
• Good time management and positive colleague relationships are important.

Responsibilities

• Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness of the work area.
• Complete and submit paperwork daily.
• Maintain PM documentation and perform daily/weekly checks.
• Record and report defect types using the 5 WHYs forms.
• Follow SOPs and meet quality standards.
• Keep the printer area clean, organized, and safe from hazards.
• Communicate with PM&R and shift supervisors about defects or electrical issues.
• Ensure all quality checks (blanket checks, 15-min checks) are done on time.
• Coordinate shift handover with incoming operators.
• Set up jobs properly for incoming changeovers.
• Check varnish coverage and perform muff le checks on each line.
• Ensure varnish viscosity meets standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Stand for long periods

Mechanical skills

Follow instructions

Independence or teamwork

Reliability and punctuality

Safety conscious

Time management

Positive relationships at work

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.

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

Job Summary

The printer operator’s responsibilities include changing date codes and cleaning cross bars within the first 1 hour of your shift, and continuous cleaning of crossbars as needed throughout shift. Clean all drip trays for their line. Each operator is also responsible for changing out all the mist collector hoses for inkers and varnish weekly, each operator is responsible for maintaining an orderly work area cleaned, cleared of debris and mopped. To ensure the production of safe, quality cans. The operator is required to support the lead during mechanical breakdowns and changeovers, as well as training new hires and existing printer operators. Additionally, the printer operator must fill in for any other operator in their absence or when the lead or floater is occupied with operational duties on another line. This is a working position that requires the operator to be present on the lines throughout their shift to help optimise overall equipment efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain housekeeping.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out and turned in daily.
• Maintain PM documentation, weekly and daily checks.
• Record and report defect types and quantities using provided forms “5 WHY’s “
• Follow standard operating procedures and meet all quality standards.
• Keep the printer area clean, organized, and free from safety hazards.
• Communicate with PM&R, shift supervisors for any unusual defects or electrical issues.
• Ensure all quality checks are completed on time “blanket checks, 15-min check”.
• Communicating with incoming shift operator for shift handover.
• Ensure jobs are set up properly for incoming change overs.
• Check the varnish to cut edge coverage and perform muffle check on each line.
• Ensure viscosity on varnish units are running accordingly to standard.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive tasks for long periods.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and safety conscious.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Positive relationships between colleagues and management.

Work Environment

May involve exposure to noise, moderate temperatures, and handling of materials. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required. Ability to lift 50lbs or more. Able to perform in a high-pressure fast paced environment.

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.