Forming Journeymen Operator

Anchor Glass Container LLC; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Glass Container LLC in Shakopee, Minnesota, is seeking a Forming Journeymen Operator to oversee the production process. Responsibilities include swabbing molds, inspecting finished ware, and ensuring equipment functionality.

The successful candidate will be a carded operator with a strong ability to maintain machinery and communicate effectively with supervisory staff. Attention to detail in quality control is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must possess verification as a carded Forming Journeymen Operator.
• Ability to maintain equipment and perform routine checks.
• Skill in examining weights and dimensions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Swab molds and mold equipment as necessary.
• Make periodic inspections of finished ware for quality checks.
• Notify supervisory staff of malfunctions or production delays.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area after operations.

Skills

Adjust machinery and perform maintenance tasks

Interpret weights and dimensions using standard tools

Effective communication with supervisory staff

Education

Carded Forming Journeymen Operator

Job description

Forming Journeymen Operator

Anchor Glass Container Corporation is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers.

Responsibilities

• Swab molds and mold equipment as necessary.
• Oil moving parts of the machine when necessary.
• Make frequent general checks of finished ware.
• Make periodic detailed inspections of finished ware using scales to determine proper weight and gauges to determine proper dimensions.
• Receive complaints from the Lehr Foreman regarding excessive bad ware and establish the cause of defects.
• Adjust air pressure, deflector, mechanical and/or computerized timing devices; water, gas, oil lines; and make minor adjustments to feeder equipment as required.
• Notify the Feeder Man when major adjustments or repairs to shears or other feeder equipment are required.
• Notify the Upkeepman when unable to correct ware defects.
• Assist the Upkeepman and work with the Job Change Man on all mold and machine changes; make partial mold and equipment changes as needed.
• Notify the Upkeepman or Foreman of malfunctions of equipment or production delays between the forming machine and the lehr.
• Remove jams on conveyors or stackers when necessary.
• Report defective machines, equipment, molds, tools, and bad glass to the foreman promptly.
• Report machine activity, item information and other data as required on the Operator’s Report Card.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Qualifications

• Must be a carded Forming Journeymen Operator.
• Verification required.
• Ability to adjust machinery and perform maintenance tasks as described.
• Ability to interpret weights and dimensions using standard tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisory staff (Feeder Man, Foreman, Upkeepman, Job Change Man).