Forming Journeymen Operator

Anchor Glass Container LLC; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Glass Container LLC in Minnesota seeks a skilled Forming Journeymen Operator to join our glass manufacturing team. In this role you will operate forming machines, ensure quality ware, and maximize efficiency while following safety procedures.

You will swab molds, oil moving parts, inspect finished ware, and report defects. Verification of journeyman status is required, and you will collaborate with the Lehr Foreman, Upkeepman, and other team members to maintain smooth production.

Qualifications

• Must be a carded Forming Journeyman Operator; verification required.

Responsibilities

• Swab molds and mold equipment as necessary.
• Oil moving parts of machine when necessary.
• Make frequent general check of finished ware.
• Periodically inspect finished ware using scales and gauges for weight and dimensions.
• May receive complaints from Lehr Foreman for excessive bad ware.
• Establish cause for defects in finished product; advise on conditioning or machine issues.
• Adjust air pressure, timing devices, water/oil lines; minor feeder equipment tweaks.
• Notify Feeder Man for major adjustments or repairs to feeder equipment.
• Notify Upkeepman when ware defects cannot be corrected.
• Assist Upkeepman and work with Job Change Man on mold/machine changes.
• May perform partial mold/equipment changes with/without Job Change Man.
• Notify Upkeepman/Foreman of equipment malfunctions or production delays between forming machine and lehr.
• Remove jams on conveyors or stackers as needed.
• Report defective machines, equipment, molds, tools, and bad glass to foreman.
• Record machine activity and data on Operator’s Report Card.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Journeyman operator

Job description

Job Title

Forming Journeymen Operator

Job Summary

In order to apply, any successful candidate must be a carded Forming Journeymen Operator. Verification is required. In operating forming machines, the basic responsibility of Operators is to make quality ware at maximum efficiency producing all types of glassware.

Responsibilities

• Swab molds and mold equipment as necessary.
• Oil moving parts of machine when necessary.
• Make frequent general check of finished ware.
• Make periodic detailed inspection of finished ware using scales to determine proper weight of glass and gauges to determine proper dimensions.
• May receive complaints from Lehr Foreman when excessive bad ware is being produced.
• Establish cause for defects in finished product, such as poor glass conditioning or machine malfunctions.
• Make adjustments to air pressure, deflector, mechanical and/or computerized timing devices; water, gas and oil lines; minor adjustments to feeder equipment and other adjustments as required.
• Notify Feeder Man when major adjustments or repairs to shears and/or other feeder equipment are required.
• Notify Upkeepman when unable to correct ware defects.
• Help Upkeepman and work with Job Change Man on all mold and machine changes.
• May be required to make partial mold and equipment changes with or without help of Job Change Man.
• Notify Upkeepman or Foreman of any malfunctions of equipment or production delay between forming machine and lehr.
• Remove jams on conveyors or stackers when necessary.
• Report defective machines, equipment, molds, tools, and bad glass to foreman as soon as discovered.
• Report machine activity, item information and other data as required on Operator’s Report Card.
• Maintain clean work area.

Qualifications

• Must be a carded Forming Journeymen Operator; verification required.