Quality Control Technician

Crown Holdings•Kankakee, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Holdings, Inc. is a world leader in the metal packaging production process, designing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals and offers the opportunity to grow and develop skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability, and this vision continues to be essential to its long-term future. 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 by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring the best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. The Quality Control Technician works closely with Supervision to ensure optimum levels in Quality Inspections, Testing, Package identification, and Final packaging.

Requirements

High School Education/GED
2-3 years of experience with computer skills in inspecting, testing, packaging, and a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Basic Computer skills required.
Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of all OSHA related training in a manufacturing environment.
Beverage Packaging Quality industry experience.
Knowledge of AS400, QAS, and NWA.
6S Training.
Problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach.
Ability to work independently or with a team.
Ability to look at new solutions and “think outside the box” with consensus.
Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
Demonstrated good relations skills and the ability to motivate or team with people.
Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.).

Responsibilities

Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of assigned tasks.
Ensure a quality product is produced through inspections and testing, with a focus on Safety and Spoilage.
Responsible for the quality of all operations of all processes for the production of aluminum beverage cans.
Identify quality problems and disposition them.
Communicate all pertinent information between management, co-workers, and between shifts on changes to equipment, production problems, or any other related information.
Assist and train and/or coach all new Technicians as needed or required.
Apply skills and methods learned to improve plant production.
Follow JHA’s, SOP’s, Rules, 6S Housekeeping, maintain gauging equipment, and modifications of existing production standards to achieve optimal efficiencies.
Enter information into a computer to document data.
Perform accurate and continuous quality checks and record keeping.
Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as monthly SAFE cards, accident/near miss/hazard reporting, and data process control input.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.