Quality Auditor

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:

Job Summary

The Quality Auditor is responsible for ensuring that aluminum beverage cans and related products meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role performs routine inspections, audits manufacturing processes, identifies defects, and collaborates with production teams to drive continuous improvement in product quality and process performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct in-process and final product inspections of aluminum cans.
- Measure critical dimensions (e.g., wall thickness, flange, neck, dome) using precision tools and gauges.
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- Perform testing such as: Metal Exposure
- Buckle
- Axial Load
- Camera Checks
- Visual defect inspection (scratches, dents, lithography)

- Verify compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
- Perform routine audits of production lines (cupping, bodymaker, trimmer, washer, decorator, necker, etc.).
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and quality control plans.
- Identify process deviations and escalate non-conformances.
- Record inspection and test results in quality systems or logs.
- Maintain accurate and timely quality records in accordance with SQF/HACCP/GMP or plant standards.
- Track trends and recurring issues to support root cause analysis.
- Assist in root cause investigations for product defects and customer complaints.
- Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve processes.
- Follow all the safety procedures such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hazard Recognition, Hazard Communication, Machine Guarding

Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical training preferred.
- 1–3 years of quality inspection or manufacturing experience (metal packaging preferred).
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and standards.
- Proficiency with measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, quality systems).
- Experience in aluminum can or high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
- Familiarity with SQF/HACCP quality systems.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure.

Work Environment

Manufacturing plant environment with high-speed production lines.

Exposure to noise, heat, and moving machinery.

Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting.

May require shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime.

May involve exposure to noise, moderate temperatures, and handling of materials.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Required to work 12-hour shifts.

Ability to lift 50lbs or more.

Able to perform in a high-pressure fast paced environment.

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

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

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