Tool & Die Maker - CROWN CORK & SEAL USA : Job Details

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 47 countries employing over 33,000 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:Crowns 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.Location:Sugar Land, Texasbenefits:$500 sign on bonusgainsharing bonusmedical, dental, visionno monthly premium for employeesCompany funded pension401k plan with company matchpaid lunch & breaksbasic life insurance & Short-Term Disabilitypaid holidaysvacation accrual based on years of servicestock purchase plantuition reimbursementsafety shoe & prescription safety glasses allowancePosition overview:The Tool & Die Maker serves a key function in the operation and on-going maintenance of the high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces aluminum cans at the Sugar Land, Texas manufacturing location.Reports directly to the PM&R Supervisor.Duties And Responsibilities:Reporting directly to the PM&R Supervisor, the Tool & Die Makers 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 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, 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:In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:Minimum Requirements:Five-to-ten-year(s) experience in a manufacturing environmentThorough knowledge of working with ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic materials, cutting oils, grinding compounds and other procession materialsProven competency in the use of micrometers, calipers, and related equipmentMust be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime.Preferred Requirements:High School Education/GED or equivalentAssociate degree or a vocational or technical certification or a journeymans card or licenseHigh-speed packaging industry experienceKnowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean ManufacturingCompetencies:Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approachThe 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 equipmentProven experience with running precision equipment as well as equipment re-build knowledgeAbility 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-taskExcellent oral and written communication skillsProven 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 crawlThe 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 focusThe employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and eveningEmployees will be required to have their own tools.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.*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Interested:Take the next step in your career and apply online today atwww.crowncork.com/careers .EEO/AA/Vets/DisabledBy applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Jobcase to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employers data processor SonicJobs.See Crown Cork and Seal Terms & Conditions at and Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at