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Millwright

Olympia, Washington

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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.

Millwright

Olympia, Washington

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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

This journey-level position will be responsible for:

1.    Troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repair of equipment. 
2.    Designing, fabrication and welding of guarding equipment in steel, stainless and aluminum. 
3.    Fabrication and installation of plumbing (plastic, threaded and welded).  
4.    Installing complex machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings, using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools. 
5.    Reading blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures

Location:

Here at the Olympia, Washington plant, we currently manufacture 12 oz. beverage cans.  We are expanding to manufacture other size cans for some of the top consumer product companies.  We are adding to our world class team to operate this facility and looking for a Machinist.  It is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

Location:  Olympia, WA

Wages:  Union Contract: $39.7252/hour

Benefits: The Crown Plan offers employees a comprehensive, high-quality Medical Program, dental, and vision as well as a Prescription Drug Program. Along with options for Flexible Spending Account, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and more. New employees become eligible for benefits under the Plan the 1st of the month following one full month of employment and must enroll within 30 days of your eligibility date to have coverage for the remainder of the current Plan year (January 1 through December 31).

Under the union contract this position also includes a union pension. 

Benefits: Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well a free pension plan.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1.    Have a strong understanding of angles and great skill with squares and other tools and use advanced measuring tools that use lasers.
2.    Be required to have a thorough knowledge of all types of hand tools including fabrication tools.   
3.    Must be able to dismantle and reassemble any production equipment that needs to be replaced or repaired.
4.    Have a thorough understanding of mass conveying, and experience with a broad range related mats and drives.
5.    Must have the ability to read and comprehend complex instructional books and manuals. 
6.    Experience working on defective parts of machine, calibrate and/or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.  
7.    Must have the ability to connect power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation.
8.    Must have experience constructing foundations for machines, using related hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, and steel to perform this task.


To qualify, you must currently be at a journey level Millwright.  

1.    Minimum of five (5) years of recent (within 3-years) experience as a journey level millwright in a manufacturing operation.
2.    High School diploma or GED; certificate or diploma from a trade school a plus.
3.    Welding, fabrication, general machine assembly and machine alignment experience, TIG, MIG and/or STICK welding will be a plus.  
4.    Must have experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
5.    Forklift and scissors lift experience highly preferred.
6.    Must have excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skill /experience
7.    Successful candidates must be willing to work any shift to include 12-hour shift, evenings or days and work overtime.  
8.    Must have the willingness and ability to work at heights as well as climbing stairs
9.    Must possess ability to work in an environment containing extreme heat or cold
10.    Ability & willingness to perform the essential physical functions of the position, to include but not limited to, be able to lift up to 50 pounds and withstand a concrete surface for the entire shift.  

Interested?  

Take the next step in your career and apply online today at www.crowncork.com/careers.
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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:

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.  

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