Tool & Die Maker

Crowncork; Dubuque, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Training programs and safety focus

Team oriented environment

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to support high-speed can and end manufacturing. You will set up machine tools, repair dies, and ensure tight tolerances using micrometers and calipers.

The role requires strong blueprint reading and problem-solving skills along with teamwork on production improvements. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in manufacturing, and familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and MS Office for reporting.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and parts specifications.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes and milling machines.
• Repair or alter dies and parts, and manufacture replacement components.
• Use precision instruments to assemble, fit and align parts to tight tolerances.
• Manage tooling inventories and tool packs; plan setups and tolerances.
• Study specs and blueprints to determine materials and machines needed.
• Run in-process quality checks to ensure customer specifications.

Skills

Problem solving

Blueprint interpretation

Leadership

Time management

MS Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree / vocational certification

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

## Tool & Die MakerApply: Dubuque: Full time: Posted Today: JR104587## **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:**Reporting directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management, the Tool & Die Maker responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following: Ø 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 diesØ Make repairs or alterations to end and tongue dies including the manufacture of replacement parts as neededØ Use precision measuring instruments to assemble, fit, align and adjust parts to very exact tolerancesØ Manage tooling inventories, setup tool packs, measure precision tolerances and work with assembly set-upsØ Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models or descriptions to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate partsØ Set-up and operation of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and other equipment to machine partsØ Interact closely with the operations team to plan, trouble shoot and analyze production and equipment issues and concerns and come up with solutionsØ Run quality checks on product in line with customer requirements**Qualifications:**In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:Minimum Requirements:Ø Five to ten year(s) experience in a manufacturing environmentØ Thorough knowledge of working with ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials, cutting oils, grinding compounds and other procession materialsØ Proven competency in the use of micrometers, calipers and related equipmentPreferred Requirements:Ø High School Education/GED or equivalentØ Associates Degree or a vocational or technical certification or a journeyman’s card or licenseØ High-speed packaging industry experienceØ Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean ManufacturingCompetencies:Ø Strong problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approachØ The ability to be able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics and parts specificationsØ High competency in the use of micrometers, calipers and related equipmentØ Proven experience with running precision equipment as well as equipment re-build knowledgeØ Must be able to look at new solutions and “think creatively and strategically” to solve problemsØ Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.Ø Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-taskØ Proven math and computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)Physical Requirements:Ø 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 Ø The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasionØ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focusØ The employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and eveningØ Employees will be required to have their own toolsWorking Conditions:Ø The majority of work will be in a plant environment but maybe required to move around to different parts of the manufacturing floorØ While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plant Ø The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperaturesØ 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 training and work experiences