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Plant Engineer

Alsip, Illinois

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As a part of our Engineering team, you’ll be our go-to when it comes to tools, equipment and recommending design and materials improvements. You'll recommend, select and implement new technology for our manufacturing processes. As part of your day-to-day, you'll troubleshoot equipment issues and oversee the engineering side of plant projects to help us meet and improve our efficiency goals. This is your opportunity to participate in a high-level capacity while still doing hands-on work.

Ready for a career that’ll spotlight your skillset? Read our full description to see if you’re a fit.

Plant Engineer

Alsip, Illinois

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Overview

Joining Crown means joining a global leader in the design and production of packaging. In this role, it’ll be up to you to measure, report, maintain and improve on how things are done. Given the workplace setting, the ideal candidate will have experience in a production setting, ideally, in a high-speed manufacturing operation. Crown’s looking for someone who has the ability to be a team player and knows when they’re needed to take on supervisory responsibilities.

Where Lifelong Careers Take Shape

Possibility takes many shapes—
what shape will it take for you?

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Success Profile

This candidate will be methodical in their approach but big picture when it comes to maintaining efficiency and workplace materials. In addition to mechanical expertise, working knowledge of Six Sigma and digital tools for documentation and design is a plus.

  • Analytical
  • Organized
  • Logical
  • Strategic
  • Problem solver
  • Responsible

Our Culture

At Crown, we’re on a mission to create the shape of things to come. That means shaping quality packaging with integrity, making products that’ll last, and building careers with longevity. We’re invested in doing the work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and are compensated with the benefits, pay, learning resources, and welcoming environment they deserve.

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Wafic El-Kara Wafic El-Kara

“At Crown, every day is a unique and exciting journey, where no two days are the same. The team's unity creates a family-like environment that fosters seamless collaboration. Learning from colleagues with extensive experience is a privilege that significantly contributes to my growth.”

Wafic El-Kara

Senior Manager, Production Engineering Food Packaging Division, North America

Benefits

In this salaried role, you’ll be eligible for company-paid health insurance and our 401(k) Savings Plan with match (offered only after 30 days of employment). In some cases, you may even be eligible for a safety gear allowance.

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401(k)

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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PTO

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Tuition Reimbursement

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Free Company-Paid Health Insurance

Responsibilities

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 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring the 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 Closures, Aerosol & Promotional Packaging (CAPP) Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for the largest consumer packaging companies in North America.  Our distinguished list of clients including SC Johnson, Abbott Laboratories and Unilever.    We manufacture total packaging solutions including:

Closures: We manufacture a variety of decorative food and metal vacuum sealed closures, metal and composite closures, capping systems for glass and plastic container manufacturers.

Aerosol Packaging: We manufacture cans and ends for manufacturers of personal care, food, household and industrial products.  We offer our customers a broad range of products including multiple sizes, color schemes and shaped packaging.

Promotional and Specialty Packaging: We manufacture a wide array of decorative containers with numerous lid and closure variations. 

Here is your chance to join the CAPP Division.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Management of Engineering Projects: Oversee the development and execution of engineering projects within the plant, ensuring they meet safety and operational effectiveness requirements.
  • Maintenance Oversight: Manage the maintenance of plant facilities and equipment, ensuring they are maintained at optimal levels to support production objectives.
  • Resource Allocation: Allocate resources effectively to meet production goals while maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and develop engineering and maintenance personnel, ensuring they are trained and equipped to perform their roles effectively.
  • Continuous Improvement: Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant operations and efficiency.
  • Budgeting and Cost Management: Assist in expense and capital budgeting, ensuring projects are completed within established economic cost standards.
  • Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards, promoting a culture of safety within the plant.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • The ideal candidate will possess:
    • BS Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
    • 2- 5 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing setting ideally in a high-speed metal forming operation including supervisory/management responsibilities.
    • Strong working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s
    • Full command of MS Office (Word, Access, Excel & Power Point) and AUTOCAD.
    • Strong organization and project management skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines
    • Experience working with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing teams.
    • Mechanical knowledge that can be conveyed using good written and verbal communication skills
    • Time management and multi-project management skills

*Pay Range for this role:  $83,424 - $132,624 based upon experience

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