OPERATIONS MECHANIC – FRONT END | 4 ON 4 OFF | 6A – 6P | STARTING WAGE $30.63

CR_85 CROWN Packaging Services EMEA Limited

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MN - Owatonna Until 10/1/2026 First posted August 2, 2026 Last posted August 2, 2026
Job description

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:

Position Overview:

Front End Maintainers are responsible for initiating the can making process (set up, operation and maintenance of the cupping press, body makers, trimmers, and conveying systems).

Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Inspect, upend, and load coils onto the unwinder, ensuring proper feeding through the lubricator and into the press.
  • Perform setup, maintenance, and operation of the upender, unwinder, lubricator, and cupping press.
  • Oversee the setup, maintenance, and operation of body makers, trimmers, and conveying systems.
  • Monitors and record can specifications in the system, including flange wall thickness, mid-wall thickness, dome depth, and trim can height.
  • Conduct visual inspections and cup weight checks to ensure compliance with production standards.
  • Take corrective measures as necessary to maintain quality.
  • Assist in other production areas as needed to ensure can flow through the plant.
  • Complete required paperwork, including coil logs, check sheets, and other documentation.
  • Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

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

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. 
 

About this role

Summary

Operate and maintain metal packaging machinery, ensure quality, and perform inspections.

Job title

OPERATIONS MECHANIC – FRONT END

Experience level

null

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Owatonna, Minnesota, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Starting wage $30.63

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

setupmaintenanceinspectionrecord keeping

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

metal packagingmaintenancesetupoperationinspection
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Owatonna, MN, USA

On-site City