Lacquer Spray Machine Operator

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 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of over $12 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 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.  Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Team.

Location:

Plant 37 is located in Hanover, PA. The Plant manufactures 2-piece and 3-piece steel cans for the food industry. There are approximately 95 employees at the Hanover location. The Hanover Plant is located on Route 194 in York County and is in close proximity to York, PA, Gettysburg, PA and the Maryland border.

Position Overview:

The Lacquer Spray Machine (L.S.M.) Operators are responsible for the safe and proper application of the lacquer spray coating to the inside of the can in compliance with quality control specifications.  They have primary control of the processing of cans from the point of infeeding of cans into the conveying above the spray machines, until they reach the Internal Bake Ovens (I.B.O.’s).

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Clearing can jams from Lacquer Spray Machines and from upper conveyors.
• Check and monitor the following: 
  Clean canworks
  Overall quality of cans           
  Lacquer pressure of LSMs
  Temperature of lacquer
  Copper sulfate checks on flanges
• Complete and record required process control checks, including:
  *  Metal exposure of cans      
  *  Weight of lacquer on inside of cans
  *  Film weight distribution                   
• Maintain cleanliness of machines including the spray nozzles, turrent wheels, lacquer overspray boxes, machine exterior and general work area.  Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance including the setting of guns, nozzles, can guides and spray delay.
• Perform preventative maintenance which includes the replacement of drive and conveyor belts to the oven, tips, rails, guns, lacquer and vacuum filters.
• Follow proper material handling procedures, which includes proper disposal of waste lacquer and labeling of waste barrels.
• Perform Equipment Set-up Evaluations (ESE) on LSMs after adjustment or changes are made.
• Monitor and assist other production processes on the Back End to ensure a constant flow of cans into and through the LSM process.

• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

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

Minimum Requirements

• High School Education/GED
• Basic Mechanical Skills
• Basic computer skills to perform data entry.
• Knowledge of SPC programs and be able to interpret SPC data for trends, principles graphs charts
• Know how to complete and document an ESE for the LSMs.
• Working knowledge of the operation, setup, preventative maintenance & repair, and troubleshooting in the LSM process.
• Able to work alternate work schedules including overtime, voluntary and mandatory, based on business needs

 

Competencies

• Strong problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee 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 employee 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 and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

• Generally works in a plant environment but may be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.  

• The employee 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.

Benefits:

Crown offers competitive pay, pay for performance bonus, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as company matched 401(k) and active hourly Pension Plan.

Interested:

Take the next step in your career and apply online today at www.crowncork.com/careers.  

This job description is subject to change at any time.

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

Client-provided location(s): Hanover, PA

Job ID: 75122176

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-01T22:32:36