Chief Decorator

Who is American Canning?

American Canning helps people access the finest beverages in the world, when and where they want them by empowering craft beverage brands to expand their reach through the use of sustainable aluminum cans. We are an Austin TX based manufacturer of premium beverage cans and canning machines.

What is the job???

Reporting to the Can Plant Manager, the Chief Decorator will oversee the entire operation of the Backend, from the Necker/Palletizer to the Decorator. You will be the subject matter expert and mentor for the Backend Technicians. This facility uses waterless technology, and is considered to be a more comfortable environment because there is no use of IC sprays

A successful candidate will be...

A Team Player – You're a collaborative team player who values and respects the views and contributions of others, enjoying brainstorming sessions and fostering team spirit.

Adaptable – You feel at home in a fast-paced environment and you're able to change direction rapidly when priorities and deadlines shift.

Exhaustively Meticulous – You have an unrelenting attention to detail, leaving nothing to chance while understanding what deserves your immediate attention and what can wait.??

• Provide training and development opportunities for team members.

• Mentor and guide the backend team.

• Troubleshoot issues related to color, registration, and machine functions.

• Print sample aluminum beverage cans and color proofs.

• Adjust equipment and machinery to support product variations.

• Document and track production issues and resolutions, updating SOPs as needed.

• Help manage inks, varnishes, printing plates/blankets, and blank can inventory.

• Enforce quality control standards and procedures.

• Conduct regular quality inspections (with the Quality Control Technicians) to ensure products meet quality specifications.

• Identify and address any quality issues or defects.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and productivity.

• Previous Experience as a Deco Operator/Adjuster/Maintainer/ or Chief in a Can Plant, REQUIRED (Please do not apply unless you have previous experience working on a Rutherford or Concord Decorator as this is a MUST in this highly specialized subject matter expert role that takes many years to master).

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs throughout the shift, carry 50 lbs, and capable of working in confined spaces.

• Readiness to undertake urgent, time-sensitive tasks with no advance warning.

• Detail oriented, with high quality standards.

• Clean environment (no IC spray) and a waterless can plant.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision—company pays up to 99% of premium)

• Retirement Plan (401k + 4% Matching)

• Paid Holidays

• Unlimited PTO (Self-Directed PTO)

• Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)

• Long-Term Disability

If this sounds like you and you are ready to join a fast-paced, goal-oriented team, we hope?b>

• Previous Experience as a Deco Operator/Adjuster/Maintainer/ or Chief in a Can Plant, REQUIRED (Please do not apply unless you have previous experience working on a Rutherford or Concord Decorator as this is a MUST in this highly specialized subject matter expert role that takes many years to master).

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs throughout the shift, carry 50 lbs, and capable of working in confined spaces.