Production Millwright

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 over $8 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:

Crown Beverage Packaging, Winchester Plant #003 1461 Martinsburg Pike, Winchester, VA 22603

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Production Millwright for an aluminum end manufacturing plant. The plant operates on a continuous schedule 24/7. Employees work 12-hour shifts. We also offer hour shift differential of $.88.  In addition to a competitive salary, (Starting pay is $27.41/hour, $28.78 beginning June 16, 2025.) our employees enjoy a full benefits package including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as excellent retirement package (a pension, company 401(k) and Stock Purchase Plan), Tuition Reimbursement, Safety shoe allowance and Prescription Safety Glasses. 

This position will trouble-shoot, repair, replace, maintain and install stationary industrial machinery and mechanical production related equipment within this high-speed metal packaging manufacturing facility. These positions will also provide training for equipment operation and safety precautions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Production Millwrights responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Follow all plant safety rules & required PPE at all times
• Ensure safe operation practices
• Interest in building and repairing a variety of mechanical systems
• Fabrication for machinery and special items as required
• Repair manufacturing equipment such as conveyors, pumps, piping, and other mechanical equipment
• Comply with all environmental, health, safety and housekeeping programs
• Rebuild production equipment
• Ability to Weld
• Ability to drill and tap holes
• Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications
• Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans
• Experience in conveyor systems and maintenance of systems 
• Ability to remove broken bolts
• Ability to use cutting torches
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work to exacting standards
• Ability to get along with co-workers
• Ability to work at heights or in cramped spaces
• Safety awareness and responsible work attitude
• Mathematical and mechanical ability
• An analytical approach to problem-solving
• Interest in keeping up in the field 
• Will include other tasks as necessary for the operation of the department and the plant.

Job Requirements/QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements

• Must have significant experience in operating production machines. Mechanical Background
• Related work experience or technical training/school or technical degrees may be substituted for the required work experience.
• Ability to work a 12 hour shift which may include night shift and weekends.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Preferred Requirements

• Three (3) plus years of experience industrial maintenance experience.
• high school diploma or GED (preferred but not required)

Competencies

• Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members or to customers.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work effectively both as an individual and in a team environment using collaborative methods.
• Must be committed to ongoing personal training and development.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The team member frequently is required to climb or balance and talk or hear.
• The team member is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Working with high speed automated machines and equipment in a manufacturing plant producing aluminum ends for the beverage industry.
• The plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year.
• Will have constant pressure to produce high quality ends and to keep the production line operating.
• The shifts are a 2, 2, 3 schedule, starting at 6am and ending at 6pm (12 hours), or 6pm-6am. 
• The plant is hot when the weather is hot and cold when the weather is cold.
• While performing duties, the team member regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• The team member frequently works in high, precarious places and may frequently be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and vibrations.
• The noise level is loud in the work environment.