Front End Specialist

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging seeks a Front-End Specialist to set up, adjust, repair, maintain and overhaul front-end equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Role requires strong mechanical aptitude, 5+ years experience, and the ability to read system reports, diagnose issues and perform precise maintenance. Training others and working overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with hands-on experience in repair and maintenance.
• Proficient with precision measurement tools and interpreting technical data.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with Windows environments.
• Experience handling chemicals/solvents safely and in compliance with SOPs.
• Minimum 5+ years in mechanical/fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild, repair or overhaul front-end manufacturing equipment as required.
• Diagnose, adjust and set up equipment; read and interpret system reports.
• Perform preventive maintenance on bodymakers and other equipment.
• Instruct and train other mechanics as directed.
• Operate and test equipment under power; troubleshoot mechanical issues.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Precision measuring tools

Basic computer skills

Chemicals/solvents handling

5+ years manufacturing experience

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Job description

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The Front-End Specialist is responsible for the setting-up, adjusting, repairing, maintaining and overhauling of front-end related equipment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOPs and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Rebuild, repair or overhaul types of front-end 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, wall Ironing and trimming equipment, transfer equipment, various electrical and mechanical control devices.
• Responsible for PM’s on bodymakers and other equipment.
• 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.
• Partner with Operations to troubleshoot issues and repair machines, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Mechanically inclined; familiar with hand tools
• Precision measuring and specialty tools
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft, Windows)
• Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents.
• Minimum of 5+ years previous mechanical/fast-paced manufacturing experience
• 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 per 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.

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

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.

Ardagh's 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!