Tool & Die Maker **CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.** 2 Positions ID: 7547 Posted On 05/23/2024 **Job Overview** **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 and over 240 locations, 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:** Crown’s Food Division is the number one manufacturer of food cans in the world. Our complete array of food packaging serves a variety of markets, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, ready meals, pet food, infant milk powder and other dry food products. We offer a wide selection of food cans from round to bowl as well as shaped cans. We truly focus on excellence in all of our products. Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Division. **Benefits:** + $500 sign on bonus + gainsharing bonus + medical, dental, vision – no monthly premium for employees + Company funded pension + 401k plan with company match + paid lunch & breaks + basic life insurance & Short-Term Disability + 10 paid holidays + vacation accrual based on years of service + stock purchase plan + tuition reimbursement + safety shoe & prescription safety glasses allowance **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. JOB REQUIREMENTS :: 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 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: + 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 + 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: + 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. Primary Contact 1663693200172 Sandra Thorsbakken HR Manager, Phone Phone Phone Fax sandra.thorsbakken@crowncork.com Email False False True **Job Details** Categories Industrial Maintenance/Repair Manufacturing Skilled Labor Trades Technical Location Dubuque, IA Shift First Shift Second Shift Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement **Qualifications** Education High School/GED Experience 2-5 Years Company ID 951 Job REQ # 7547 \# Positions 2 Start Date 20240523 End Date 20241231 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Diesel Machine Maintenance Technician Sedona Staffing Services Instrumentation & Electrical Technician East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizers Sales & Marketing Intern Flexsteel Industries, Inc Maintenance Technician - Electrical & Mechanic Sedona Staffing Services BEAM PAINT & PREP WORKER - 1ST SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company 1st and 2nd Shift Diesel Technicians Truck Country TOOL & DIE MAKER Uelner Precision Tools & Dies Diesel Technician - East Dubuque Hirschbach Motor Lines, Inc. 2nd Shift Die Setter-4 Day Work Week Mon-Thurs 3:3 Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC Journeyman Tool & Die Maker Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC **Share this Job** CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc. **About the Company** 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 and over 240 locations, 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. Crown’s Food Division is the number one manufacturer of food cans in the world. Our complete array of food packaging serves a variety of markets, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, ready meals, pet food, infant milk powder and other dry food products. We offer a wide selection of food cans from round to bowl as well as shaped cans. We truly focus on excellence in all of our products. Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Division.