Shift Technician - Technical Float

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Rugby; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sustainable packaging is seeking a dedicated manufacturing technician to operate and maintain production equipment. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth running of the production line while meeting quality standards and plant KPIs. You will be part of a dynamic team that values inclusion, trust, and excellence, and you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the production process. If you are passionate about manufacturing and eager to contribute to a greener future, this position offers a rewarding career path with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing mechanical engineering is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment to meet production KPIs.
• Perform quality checks and report non-conformities.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering

Health and Safety work practices

Preventative and planned maintenance

Production machinery operation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.

AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

• Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.
• Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.
• Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. 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!

Job Responsibilities

To safely run and maintain manufacturing equipment to ensure the smooth and continuous running of the production line in order to meet the plant KPI requirements with a product that meets the defined quality criteria. To support the Engineering department on the shift Front End, Back End, Decorator dependant on the requirements of the Engineering Department and Shift.

Key Responsibilities of the Role Include:

• To operate can manufacturing equipment in order to achieve plant KPI targets.
• To maintain the equipment within their area of responsibility in such a condition that quality standards are maintained and downtime is minimized.
• To carry out the required quality checks within their area of responsibility and to take the necessary corrective actions and report any non-conformities to the Team Leader and the relevant department.
• To maximise production and minimise spoilage during the manufacturing process.
• To carry out the necessary safe repairs to equipment as and when required.
• To carry out the set up checks that may follow maintenance work.
• To report potential problems to the Shift Manager or relevant Department Heads.
• To maintain the housekeeping to an exemplary standard and in a safe condition throughout the plant.
• To maintain safe working practices and comply with any legal environmental and safety requirements and/or checks.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Apprenticeship in a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practices.
• Experience of preventative and planned maintenance on production equipment.
• Experience of working on production machinery.
• Experience of repairing spare parts for production machinery.
• The ability and willingness to assist with breakdowns and line conversions.
• Ability to work precisely with strong attention to detail.
• A team player with strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work alone under their own initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and organise and prioritise their workload.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and thoroughly.
• A basic knowledge of quality and hygiene systems would be advantageous.
• Possess an enthusiastic and proactive, goal-oriented approach.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending training courses as and when required.
• Flexibility or willingness to travel to other locations.