Machine Repair Journeyman

Primary Function:     To repair, replace, install, adjust, and maintain glass forming machines and related equipment.

Tools and Equipment:

• Drill Press                               ·  Power Saw
• Chain Fall                                ·  Arc and Oxy-Acetylene Cutting/Welding Equipment
• Hammers                                ·  Wrenches
• Files                                        
• Measuring Instruments
  • Verniers
  • Dial Indicators
  • Micrometers
  • Feeler Gauges
  • Various Jigs and Fixtures
  • Optical Pyrometer

Materials:      

• Feeders                                ·  Glassware Forming Machines                      
• Conveyors                           ·  Lehr Loaders                         
• Stackers                               ·  Related Equipment Parts

Supervised By:  Department Head   

Direction Exercised: None.

Working Procedure: 

1. Repairs, replaces, and adjusts components of glass forming machines or related equipment.
2. Installs new machines or equipment following blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions.
3. Performs preventive maintenance on glass forming machines or related equipment.
4. Aligns shear blades.
5. Checks and adjusts mold hinges and neck rings.
6. Welds and cuts machine structured parts.
7. Completes feeder spout changes.
8. Assists on mold changes.
9. Sets up starwheel and loader.
10. Builds new pushers and adjusts for good ware handling on machine.
11. Adjusts shears, sprays, and repairs same.
12. Maintains lubricating pumps and checks each shift for cycle.
13. Maintains good water supply on down spouts.
14. Performs other miscellaneous duties essential to the operation, as directed.
15. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
16. Observes safety precautions and plant rules in order to prevent injury to self or others and to prevent material loss and damage to equipment.
17. Maintains all Environmental and Food Safety standards as set forth in plant policies/programs within Department responsibilities.

About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!
 
Benefits Offered:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Life insurance  
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
 
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.  Contact Kelly Molloy (kelly.molloy@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.