Front End Mechanic

Ardagh Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

401(k) Plan

Bonus program

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging in Illinois is seeking a Front End Maintainer to set up, adjust, repair, and overhaul front-end equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will diagnose issues, read system reports, operate power tools, train other mechanics, and ensure safety compliance. The role offers a starting hourly rate of $27.09 plus a bonus program, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years mechanical, fast-paced manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild, repair, or overhaul front-end equipment.
• Set up, adjust, synchronize, and repair equipment as required.
• Read system reports and determine repair and maintenance needs.
• Instruct, train, and certify other equipment mechanics as directed.
• Perform inspections and use precision tools for quality checks.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Hand tools

Chemical handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

URPOSE OF ROLE

: The Front End Maintainer is responsible for the setup adjusting repairing maintaining and overhaul of front end related equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOPs and work instructions especially for LockoutTagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Rebuild, repair, or overhaul types of frontend can manufacturing and other equipment.
• Modify, remove, install, adjust, synchronize, make, or repair equipment or parts as required. This could include large presses and dies, deep drawing and trimming equipment, transfer equipment, various electrical and mechanical control devices.
• Instruct, train, and certify other equipment mechanics as directed.
• Make proper diagnosis, adjustment, repair, and set up of assigned equipment.
• Read and interpret computer information system reports; work from verbal or written instructions to determine need for and plan repair, overhaul, setup, and operation required on types of manufacturing and other types of equipment.
• Determine specifications for inspection of work and using full range of precision measuring and gauging tools perform required inspection before, during, and after rebuild repair or overhaul.
• Determine and make most efficient setup and operate machine tools, taking into consideration such things as type of material tolerances to be held, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool speeds and feeds.
• Exhibit a thorough knowledge of machines and mechanical principles involved in the repair and overhaul work, including timing, synchronizing, and aligning the mechanical action so that, under power, the assemblies are mechanically coordinated.
• Set up and test can manufacturing and other equipment under power testing for mechanical difficulties, tracing to their source and correcting.
• Operate, clear jams, lubricate, clean, and add, as required, necessary direct and indirect materials to equipment to keep operational.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Mechanically inclined, familiar with hand tools
• Familiar with proper handling of chemicals and solvents.
• Minimum of 5+ years previous mechanical, fast-paced, manufacturing experience preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required

KEY JOB COMPETENCIES/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to stand for a long duration of time in excess of 8 hours a day
• Able to bend and rotate body repeatedly
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds
• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors, fumes, and loud noise
• Able to perform fine manipulations with hands
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shifts

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. 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 Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer.

All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

The starting hourly base rate for this role is $27.09 dependent on years of service within the company. The company also offer a Success Share Bonus that is dependent upon meeting metrics and targets.

Please note that the range for the rate provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois.

The final rate will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

• Ardagh Metal Packaging also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with an opportunity to earn a medical/prescription premium reduction by completing a qualified wellness activity.
• The Company also offers a 401(k) Plan.

Ardagh Metal Packaging benefits may be amended at any time.