Tool-Die Maker

090 CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Company matched 401(k)

Job summary

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. is seeking a Tool & Die Maker in Cheraw, SC. You will be responsible for maintenance, setup, and adjustments of tooling, using micrometers and calipers to ensure precision, and collaborating with the manufacturing team to troubleshoot production issues.

The role requires 5–10 years in a manufacturing environment, the ability to read blueprints, and willingness to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic materials
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime

Responsibilities

• Perform tool and die maintenance and part replacements.
• Set up and operate machine tools to machine parts.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine materials and processes.
• Collaborate with operations to troubleshoot production and equipment issues.
• Run in-process quality checks to verify conformance.

Skills

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Associate degree or vocational certification or journeyman’s card

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Excel

Job description

About Crown

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 over 27,000 people and net sales of over $11 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting directly to the PM&R Supervisor, the Tool & Die Maker’s responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Reporting directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management, the Tool & Die Maker responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Perform work requires a thorough knowledge of machine shop and tool room practices and techniques, properties of various materials, and the principles of application and operations of various types of tools, jigs, fixture and dies.
• Make repairs or alterations to end and tongue dies including the manufacture of replacement parts as needed.
• Use precision measuring instruments to assemble, fit, align and adjust parts to very exact tolerances.
• Manage tooling inventories, setup tool packs, measure precision tolerances and work with assembly set‑ups.
• Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Set-up and operation of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and other equipment to machine parts.
• Interact closely with the operations team to plan, trouble shoot and analyze production and equipment issues and concerns and come up with solutions.
• Run quality checks on product in line with customer requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Requirements:
• Five-to-ten-year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of working with ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic materials, cutting oils, grinding compounds and other procession materials
• Proven competency in the use of micrometers, calipers, and related equipment
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Preferred Requirements:
• Associate degree or a vocational 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.
• High competency in the use of micrometers, calipers and related equipment
• Proven experience with running precision equipment as well as equipment re‑build knowledge
• 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

• Most 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.

Benefits

• CROWN offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees and well as company matched 401(k).

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

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 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.