Tool & Die Maker (2nd shift, 3:00pm-11:00pm)

Company Overview

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. Crown helps customers build their brands and connect with consumers worldwide by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers and consumers. With operations in 39 countries, over 23,000 employees and net sales exceeding $12 billion, Crown brings best‑practice quality and manufacturing to customers locally and globally.

Food Division Overview

The Crown Food Division is a premier manufacturer of food cans, offering a complete array of packaging for markets such as fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, ready meals, pet food, infant milk powder and other dry foods. The division produces a wide selection of food cans—from round to bowl‑shaped and other custom shapes—and is dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

• Outstanding Compensation Package – Starting pay up to $30 / hour
• Company‑funded pension plan
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Gain‑sharing bonus
• Medical, vision, dental & prescription coverage – free for all employees
• Paid lunch & breaks
• Basic life insurance (company paid)
• Short‑term disability (company paid)
• Stock purchase plan
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety shoe allowance
• Prescription safety glasses (company paid)

Position Overview

• Perform operations such as turning, facing, threading, drilling, reaming, boring, tapping, milling, grinding, knurling, rolling, cutting, etc., on any material to exact tolerances and required micro‑finish.
• Design, machine, troubleshoot, and assemble special tooling into production dies.
• Apply thorough knowledge of machine‑shop and tool‑room practices, material properties, and principles of tool, jig, fixture and die operations.
• Make repairs or alterations to end and can dies, including manufacturing replacement parts from hardened tool steel and carbide.
• Use precision measuring instruments to assemble, fit, align, and adjust parts to exact tolerances.
• Check tooling inventories, set up tool packs, measure precision tolerances, and work with assembly set‑ups.
• Study specifications (blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions) to determine required materials and machines.
• Set up and operate 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, developing solutions.
• Run quality checks on product in line with customer requirements.

Requirements

• 3‑5 years of experience with thorough knowledge of machine‑shop and tool‑room practices and techniques.
• Experience working with ferrous, non‑ferrous, and non‑metallic materials, cutting oils, grinding compounds and other process materials.
• Proven competency in using micrometers, calipers, and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and parts specifications.
• Experience running precision equipment and performing equipment rebuilds.
• CNC programming, OD/ID grinding, and jig grinding experience.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift/move up to 10 lb, frequently lift/move up to 25 lb, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 lb.
• Vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Primarily plant environment with occasional duties in a typical office setting.
• Potential exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.
• Exposure to a wide range of temperatures.
• Frequent loud noise levels.
• Plant and grounds are tobacco‑free; no tobacco or electronic cigarette use permitted on Crown property.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to employee safety.
• Opportunity to build a meaningful career.
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.
• Being part of a team of professionals passionate about sustainable packaging.