Machinist

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description:

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.

Location:

State-of-the-art, high speed manufacturing facility located in Mesquite, NV. manufactures specialty beverage cans for some of the top consumer product companies. 

Position Overview:

The Machinist will work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Engineer in planning all upcoming maintenance related activities.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility for safety in all areas of the assigned duties, to ensure safety rules and regulations are met due to the use of high-speed industrial mechanical tools
• Setting up and operating a variety of manufacturing machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Parts will be made from blueprints, shop sketches and verbal instructions, so the ability to interpret drawings and sketches is necessary
• Make and repair tools, fixtures, gauges, templates, dies, machine parts and instrument panels to precision tolerances using conventional machines
• Frequently require overhaul work in a factory setting
• Calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers
• Aligning and securing holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
• Selecting the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of manufacturing machinery work
• Machining parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• A strong mechanical aptitude is required
• Ability to work under time pressures and flexibility to adjust to sudden work patterns or schedules
• Background in routine maintenance
• Background in safety compliance – particularly Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Candidates are expected to have positive attitude and work in a team environment
• Machinist are expected to have a safety-first mentality and maintain a commendable attendance record
• Design techniques, tools and principals involved in production planning, blueprints, drawings and models
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills. Knowledge of gauges, micrometers and calipers
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Must also be able to use measuring devices accurately
• Must be able to comply with all OSHA and WISHA safety rules and regulations
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time as well as work on elevated stationary platforms
• Supply own tools and maintain them at the plant
• Must be able to work independently, with teams and have good interpersonal skills

Preferred Requirements

• At least five (5) years of current Journey-level machinist experience
• High School diploma or GED; certificate or diploma from a trade school a plus
• Five (5) years of experience using conventional machining of large parts, experience using machine equipment (lathes, mills, & balance machines)  

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.

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
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus 

Working Conditions

• Generally, works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic  .
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures The noise level is frequently loud.

What Crown Offers You 

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees

• The opportunity to build a meaningful career  

• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences   

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!
 

Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.