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Machinist

About Crown
 

Crown Holdings, Inc., 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.
 

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.
 

We have a great opportunity in our Engineering department to work within a small team and take responsibility for the machining and inspection of primarily one-off, fine tolerance engineering components to the correct standards and specifications.
 

We are looking for a self-motivated, problem solver with a can-do attitude. You will be able to manage multiple projects often with competing demands, whilst working in a multi-disciplinary approach across various machine platforms. Whilst you will not have line management responsibilities you will be responsible for ensuring junior staff members work safely, having time served experience and knowledge. This role may also include machine build projects and occasional assembly.
 

You will ensure that your practical skills are safely applied on a wide variety of equipment.
 

Main Responsibilities

  • Receiving and interpreting engineering drawings and sketches to manufacture engineering components
  • Writing CNC machining programs on a wide range of equipment
  • Manufacture and inspection of high end, primarily one-off engineering components
  • Training and mentoring of apprentices and less skilled members of staff
  • Development of new machine tools and machining techniques- this stems from large investment within the company and our manufacturing facility
  • Maintain high area standards and seek to improve using knowledge of 5S, or similar strategies
  • Communicating and negotiating with internal customers
  • Handling work requests and assisting the team quoting for both internal and external sub-contract of parts
     

Required Education and Qualifications

  • Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship to City and Guilds or NVQ level 3
     

Required Knowledge and Experience

  • CNC programming experience, CNC milling/turning/grinding
  • Experience working within a manufacturing development environment
     

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Computer proficiency (MS Word/Excel)
  • Good verbal and written communication
  • Good problem-solving ability and a real can-do attitude
  • Ability to manage own workload within required timescales
     

Beneficial Education, Experience, Skills (not required)

  • HNC or equivalent
  • EDM/Wire erosion experience
  • Experience within a prototype environment/low volume, high tolerance

 

What Crown Offers You

  • The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
  • To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance  
  • Professional and personal development through training and work experiences 
  • Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
     

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

 

Working Together

Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented. 

We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.

 

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Machinist

Requisition ID:  3466
Location: 

Wantage, GB, OX12 9BP

Functional Area: 
Experience Level:  Experienced professional
Type of Contract:  Permanent

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