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Front End Maintainer / Mechanic (Full Time) $28.46 per hour

Kankakee, Illinois

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Working on your feet and with your hands isn’t for everyone—but it’s a joy for those who join Crown’s Manufacturing & Production team. When you work within our manufacturing divisions, you’re creating the environment and tools that bring the world’s most renowned products to life. A commitment to quality and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting are crucial in these roles. Put your skills to the test and assist across departments in operating, repairing, maintaining and improving plant machinery and equipment.

Ready for a role that’ll grow your skills and your career? Read our full description to see if you’re a fit.

Front End Maintainer / Mechanic (Full Time) $28.46 per hour

Kankakee, Illinois

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Overview

Joining Crown means joining a global leader in the design and manufacture of packaging products. In one of our manufacturing divisions, you’ll be key in packaging household products we use every day. You may develop, fix or fabricate solutions and work within the shop and production departments. No matter the location, safety’s a top priority for you, and you’ll be fully compliant with all OSHA rules and regulations. While day-to-day tasks may vary, flexibility and agility will be required in these roles.

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Success Profile

We’re looking for a candidate who's goal oriented and able to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment. You should be a team player and take direction well in addition to being focused and flexible enough to move from task to task.

  • Deadline-oriented
  • Efficient
  • Patient
  • Team player
  • Industrious
  • Independent

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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Tracy Zavasky Tracy Zavasky

“Crown has given me the opportunity to build on my education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program and to grow my career while doing work that I love.”

Tracy Zavasky

Packer Operator

Benefits

In addition to a generous starting hourly wage, you may be eligible for our total rewards benefits, including a 401(k) with company match.

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401(k)

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Pension Plan

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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 36 countries employing over 24,000 people and net sales of $8.3 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 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. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

Location:

1035 E. North St.

Bradley, IL.

The Front End Maintainer works closely with Supervision and to ensure optimum levels of manufacturing production.

Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the Front End Maintainer responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:  
  • Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of assigned tasks.
  • Able to read and write (particularly letters and numbers)
  • Candidate must successfully pass a Mechanical Aptitude Test
  • Ability to use measuring equipment and computer
  • Previous mechanical and ability to adjust machines to maintain quality to                                                                                      customer specifications (eg. Formal coursework; relevant similar experience)
  • Knowledge of can operation (desired)
  • Ability to judge quality of can (desired)
  • Ability to work safely and maintain good safety procedures
  • Follow all JHA’s and SOP’s
  • Proven ability to maintain an excellent Absenteeism and Tardiness Record
  • Demonstrate good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervision (written and verbal)
  • Exhibited self-motivation to maintain correct process
  • Basic Hand Tools required to start job and obtain other required tools within 3 months after qualification period concludes
  • Ability to lift up 50 pounds manually using proper lifting techniques
  • Ability to keep work area orderly in keeping with 6S principles (Sort, Set in place, Shine Standardize, Sustain, and Safety)

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Education/GED
  • 2-3 year(s) experience with computer skills in inspecting, testing, packaging and high speed manufacturing environment.
  • Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support.

Preferred Requirements

  • Knowledge of all OSHA related training in a manufacturing environment.
  • Beverage Packaging Quality industry experience
  • Knowledge of AS400, QAS, and NWA
  • 6S Training

Competencies

  • Problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
  • Ability to work independently or with a team.
  • With consensus be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”.
  • Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
  • Demonstrated good relations skills and the ability to motivate or team with people.
  • Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  • 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.

Working Conditions

  • Generally works in a manufacturing, office, packaging, and warehouse environment.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to light lifting, warehouse forklift traffic.
  • Production noise level is frequently loud.
  • *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Benefits:
  • Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as company matched 401(k).
  • Interested:
  • Take the next step in your career and apply online today at www.crowncork.com/careers
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