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.

We pride ourselves on being a close-knit team dedicated to excellence. Collaboration is at the heart of our foundation - we believe in working together, respecting diverse perspectives, and listening to one another. Precision and quality define our manufacturing processes, and our commitment to cleanliness and safety is unwavering. We provide a work environment where you can focus on your craft without compromising on health and well-being. Join us at American Canning, where collaboration, cleanliness, care, and manufacturing expertise create a distinctive and fulfilling workplace.

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.

Mechanically Inclined - You are naturally inquisitive and love to tinker. If something needs to be fixed, you dive head in, pulling from experience with how machines work.

What will you do?

• Serve as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for the decorator, providing in-depth knowledge and expertise.

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Provide training and development opportunities for team members.

• Mentor and guide the backend team.

• Operate the decorator, performing minor repairs, cleaning, and lubrication.

• 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.

• Identify and troubleshoot production issues, implementing effective solutions.

• Understand and interpret color shades and hues to ensure accurate production output.

• 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.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.

• Ensure all production activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.

What is required?

• 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).

• Mechanically inclined; familiar with hand tools.

• Calm under pressure, always showing respect for coworkers.

• Ability to be patient and a desire to teach.

• Candidate must successfully pass American Canning's Color Hue test, and have color interpretive ability.

• Respect customer intellectual property with confidentiality.

• Familiar with PPE and OSHA Safety Standards.

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

• Must already be authorized to work in the US.

What do we expect?

• High confidentiality with respect to customer intellectual property.

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

• Detail oriented, with high quality standards.

• Ability to work clean.

What Can You Expect?

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

• Work life balance (no 80-hour work weeks here).

• Great collaborative company culture, where EVERYONE is valued and respected.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Visionâ€"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 you will consider applying.

• 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).

• Mechanically inclined; familiar with hand tools.

• Calm under pressure, always showing respect for coworkers.

• Ability to be patient and a desire to teach.

• Candidate must successfully pass American Canning's Color Hue test, and have color interpretive ability.

• Respect customer intellectual property with confidentiality.

• Familiar with PPE and OSHA Safety Standards.

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

• Must already be authorized to work in the US.

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