Bodymaking Operator

The Kraft Heinz Company; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Bodymaker Operator to run and monitor high-speed bodymaking equipment for can bodies. You will follow standard work, perform start-ups and changeovers, and ensure safety, quality and reliable output.

Ideal candidates have experience in metal packaging or can manufacturing, basic troubleshooting, and a track record with preventive maintenance and coordination with Maintenance/Engineering teams. Friday and Sunday night shifts are paid at premium rates.

Qualifications

• Technical certificate or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience in metal packaging, can manufacturing, or high-speed forming operations.
• Familiarity with basic troubleshooting methods.
• Experience with preventive maintenance routines and collaborating with Maintenance/Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor high-speed bodymaker machinery to meet production, quality, and safety targets.
• Perform start-up, changeover, and shutdown activities per SOPs and verify tooling setup.
• Conduct routine in-process quality checks and document results.
• Identify defects and adjust machine parameters within training and authorization limits.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and minor adjustments.
• Support preventive maintenance activities by completing operator PM tasks and partnering with Maintenance for planned downtime work.
• Maintain accurate production and downtime records in required systems/logs
• Follow all safety requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) expectations, machine guarding, PPE, and safe work practices; stop work and elevate when unsafe conditions are observed.

Skills

Troubleshooting basics

Preventive maintenance collaboration

High-speed forming experience

Can manufacturing experience

Education

Technical certificate or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field

Job description

Friday Night and Sunday Night working at premium rate.

Please only apply if you have specific experience in Bodymaking / Canmaking facilities.

Role Summary

The Bodymaker Operator runs, monitors, and troubleshoots high-speed bodymaker equipment that shapes can bodies. You will ensure safe operation, consistent quality, and reliable output by following standard work, completing checks, responding to alarms/defects, and coordinating with Maintenance and Engineering to keep equipment running at required performance levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor high-speed bodymaker machinery and supporting equipment to meet production, quality, and safety targets.
• Perform start-up, changeover, and shutdown activities per standard operating procedures (SOPs), including verifying tooling setup and machine settings.
• Conduct routine in-process quality checks and document results; take immediate action when results are out of specification.
• Identify defects and process issues and adjust machine parameters within training and authorization limits.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and minor adjustments and escalates issues appropriately.
• Support preventive maintenance activities by completing operator PM tasks and partnering with Maintenance for planned downtime work.
• Maintain accurate production and downtime records in required systems/logs
• Follow all safety requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) expectations, machine guarding, PPE, and safe work practices; stop work and elevate when unsafe conditions are observed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certificate, apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience in metal packaging, can manufacturing, or high-speed forming operations
• Familiarity with basic troubleshooting methods.
• Experience working with preventive maintenance routines and collaborating with Maintenance/Engineering teams.