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FRONT END MAINTENANCE MECHANIC | DAYS 6A - 6P | 4 ON 4 OFF | STARTING $29.64

Owatonna, Minnesota

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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 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC | DAYS 6A - 6P | 4 ON 4 OFF | STARTING $29.64

Owatonna, Minnesota

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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.

Where Lifelong Careers Take Shape

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

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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

Position Overview:

The Front End Maintainers work 12-hour shifts on for four days and off for four days.  There are typically 3 Front End Maintainers on at one time.  The Front End Maintainers initiate the can making process.  Steel coils are transported by a fork lift to the upender where they are tipped on to their side.  They are then transported again by coil car to the unwinder where they are mounted in place.  Two Front End Maintainers guide the steel sheet through the lubricator and into the press.  From this point the Front End Maintainers are responsible for the set up, operation and maintenance of the cupping press, body makers, trimmers, and conveying systems.

Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Inspect, upend, and load coils onto the unwinder, ensuring proper feeding through the lubricator and into the press.
  • Perform setup, maintenance, and operation of the upender, unwinder, lubricator, and cupping press.
  • Oversee the setup, maintenance, and operation of body makers, trimmers, and conveying systems.
  • Monitors and record can specifications in the system, including flange wall thickness, mid-wall thickness, dome depth, and trim can height.
  • Conduct visual inspections and cup weight checks to ensure compliance with production standards.
  • Take corrective measures as necessary to maintain quality.
  • Assist in other production areas as needed to ensure can flow through the plant.
  • Complete required paperwork, including coil logs, check sheets, and other documentation.
  • Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
  • Basic knowledge of how electrical components work.
  • Ability to use precision measurement devices (i.e. calipers, micrometers and dial indicators).
  • Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of applicable safety regulations, reinforcing a culture where safety is the top priority.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate clearly with all team members.

Competencies:

  • Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
  • Ability to work independently or with a team
  • Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”

Physical Requirements:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member 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 Team Member may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

  • Generally, working in a plant environment, but may be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.  
  • The Team Member 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.

Benefits:

Crown provides competitive pay and performance-based bonuses for full-time team members. Employees receive comprehensive benefits, including free company-paid health insurance and a company matched 401(k). Hourly team members receive pension benefits, weekly pay, short-term and long-term disability coverage. These benefits begin on the first of the month after 30 days of employment.

Crown is an equal opportunity employer.  Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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