Tool & Die Maker

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Dubuque, IA

Tool & Die Maker

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.

1 Positions

ID: JR104587

Posted On 04/05/2024

Refreshed On 09/24/2026

Job Overview

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 and over 240 locations, 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' Food Division is the number one manufacturer of food cans in the world. Our complete array of food packaging serves a variety of markets, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, ready meals, pet food, infant milk powder and other dry food products. We offer a wide selection of food cans from round to bowl as well as shaped cans. We truly focus on excellence in all of our products. Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Division.

Benefits:

Gainsharing bonus
Medical, Dental & Vision — No monthly premium for employees
Company- funded Pension
401k Plan with company match
Paid lunch & breaks
Basic Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
10 Paid Holidays (no waiting period)
Vacation accrual based on years of service
Stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Safety shoe & Prescription safety glasses allowance

Position Overview:

The Tool & Die Maker serves a key function in the operation and on-going maintenance of the high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location.

Duties And Responsibilities:

The Tool & Die Maker responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of machine shop and tool room practices and techniques, properties of various materials, and the principles of application and operations of various types of tools, jigs, fixture and dies
Make repairs or alterations to end and tongue dies including the manufacture of replacement parts as needed
Use precision measuring instruments to assemble, fit, align and adjust parts to very exact tolerances
Manage tooling inventories, setup tool packs, measure precision tolerances and work with assembly set-ups
Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models or descriptions to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts
Set-up and operation of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and other equipment to machine parts
Interact closely with the operations team to plan, trouble shoot and analyze production and equipment issues and concerns and come up with solutions
Run quality checks on product in line with customer requirements

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements:

Five+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Thorough knowledge of working with ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials, cutting oils, grinding compounds and other procession materials
Proven competency in the use of micrometers, calipers and related equipment

Preferred Requirements:

High School Education/GED or equivalent
Associates Degree or a vocational or technical certification or a journeyman' card or license
High-speed packaging industry experience
Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing

Competencies:

Strong problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
The ability to be able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics and parts specifications
High competency in the use of micrometers, calipers and related equipment
Proven experience with running precision equipment as well as equipment re-build knowledge
Must be able to look at new solutions and ΓÇ£think creatively and strategicallyΓÇ¥ to solve problems
Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
Proven math and computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

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 on occasion
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
The employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and evening
Employees may be required to have their own tools

Working Conditions:

The majority of work will be in a plant environment but maybe required to move around to different parts of the manufacturing floor
While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plant
The associate 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.

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