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LACQUER SPRAY MACHINE OPERATOR | 6P - 6A | $23.12 PER HOUR

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.

LACQUER SPRAY MACHINE OPERATOR | 6P - 6A | $23.12 PER HOUR

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.

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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 Lacquer Spray Machine (L.S.M.) Operators are responsible for the safe and proper application of the lacquer spray coating to the inside of the can in compliance with quality control specifications.  They have primary control of the processing of cans from the point of infeeding of cans into the conveying above the spray machines, until they reach the Internal Bake Ovens (I.B.O.’s).

Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Clearing can jams from Lacquer Spray Machines and from upper conveyors.
  • Check and monitor the following: 
    Clean canworks
    Overall quality of cans           
    Lacquer pressure of LSMs
    Temperature of lacquer
    Copper sulfate checks on flanges
  • Complete and record required process control checks, including:
    *  Metal exposure of cans      
    *  Weight of lacquer on inside of cans
    *  Film weight distribution                   
  • Maintain cleanliness of machines including the spray nozzles, turrent wheels, lacquer overspray boxes, machine exterior and general work area.  Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
  • Perform routine maintenance including the setting of guns, nozzles, can guides and spray delay.
  • Perform preventative maintenance which includes the replacement of drive and conveyor belts to the oven, tips, rails, guns, lacquer and vacuum filters.
  • Follow proper material handling procedures, which includes proper disposal of waste lacquer and labeling of waste barrels.
  • Perform Equipment Set-up Evaluations (ESE) on LSMs after adjustment or changes are made.
  • Monitor and assist other production processes on the Back End to ensure a constant flow of cans into and through the LSM process.
  • Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Minimum Requirements

  • Basic Mechanical Skills
  • Basic computer skills to perform data entry.
  • Ability to learn and be able to interpret SPC data for trends, principles graphs charts
  • Ability to complete and document quality checks.
  • Ability to learn the operation, setup, preventative maintenance & repair, and troubleshooting in the LSM process.
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