Feeder Specialist Job Description

Experience & Technical Skills

• 5 years experience as a Feeder Specialist

• Managing forehearths

• Knowledge of combustion systems: PSR, Sorg, Emhart

• Managing spout changes

• Managing preventive maintenance

• Understanding burners, sizing, orifice plates, piping sizes, air/gas ratios, and forehearth maintenance

• Understanding safety protocols for each process

• Troubleshooting and repair of hot end machinery

• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems

• Knowledge of hand tools and power tools

• Ability to read blueprints

• Understanding forehearth glass conditioning and proper temperature profiles

• Working knowledge of ACSI forehearth control program

• Ability to build gob shapes per process requirements

Job Function

• Maintain all forehearths and feeders to optimize reliability and efficiency.

• Ensure all ceramics and necessary variable equipment are rebuilt and available for each shop.

• Work with tank managers to achieve optimal feeder conditioning and drop shape for improved weight control and loading.

• Complete quarterly forehearth, feeder mechanism, tube drive, and shear mechanism PM’s.

Qualifications & Duties

• Performs job changes and set‑ups for forehearths and shear cut (drop shape).

• Performs all ceramics changes and orifice ring replacements.

• Maintains usable spares for needles, orifice rings, and all ceramics.

• Assists in the installation of forehearths and related equipment.

• Determines causes of breakdowns and assists in their prevention.

• Notifies supervisor of any recurring machine or parts failure or damage.

• Disassembles, repairs, and adjusts related equipment.

• Ensures that related equipment is properly lubricated.

• Performs preventative maintenance on forehearths, feeders, and shear mechanisms.

• Maintains inventory of machine parts and related equipment in storeroom.

• Inspects and maintains all forehearth equipment (port valves, burners, cooling tiles, etc.).

• Maintains safety and good housekeeping using proper cleaning tools.

• Strokes port valves and sets optimal gas ratios during PM work or as needed.

• Maintains loading, shearing, shear water systems, and shear blade setups.

• Housekeeping of forehearth platforms, shop, and gas trains.

• Performs other work as required by supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in extreme heat.

• Must have good attendance record.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Must be able to read and write English.

• Must have a good work performance record.

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

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

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 produces many of the 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 has 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!
 

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.