Tool & Die Maker

090 CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Training & development

Sustainable packaging

Job summary

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to support high‑speed can and end production. Responsibilities include setting up lathes/milling machines, repairing dies, and ensuring tight tolerances with precision instruments.

The role collaborates with operations to troubleshoot issues and maintain quality. Requirements include 5–10 years in manufacturing, expertise with micrometers/calipers, and familiarity with materials used in tooling.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of ferrous and non‑metallic materials.
• Proficient with micrometers, calipers and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools (lathes, mills) to machine parts.
• Make repairs or alterations to dies and manufacture replacement parts as needed.
• Study blueprints and specifications to determine materials and machines required.
• Run quality checks and troubleshoot production issues with the team.

Skills

Micrometers

Calipers

Blueprint reading

Precision setup

Troubleshooting

Education

High School/GED

Assoc degree or cert

Tools

Six Sigma

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

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

Position Overview: The Tool & Die Maker 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

• Perform work requiring 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, troubleshoot and analyze production and equipment issues and concerns and come up with solutions
• Run quality checks on product in line with customer requirements

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

Preferred Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent
• Associates 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
• 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.
• Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
• 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
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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

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.

Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.