Forming Journeymen Operator

Overview

Job Title:

Forming Journeymen Operator.

About Us:

Anchor Glass Container Corporation, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with six strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many iconic consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. We strive to exceed customer expectations through attention to detail and collaboration, with over 2,000 US-based team members.

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.

• Swab molds and mold equipment as necessary.
• Oil moving parts of the machine when necessary.
• Make frequent general checks of finished ware and periodic detailed inspections using scales and gauges to determine weight and dimensions.
• Establish causes for defects in finished product (e.g., poor glass conditioning or machine malfunctions).
• Make adjustments to air pressure, deflectors, timing devices, water, gas and oil lines; minor adjustments to feeder equipment and other components as required.
• Notify Feeder Man of major adjustments or repairs to shears and/or feeder equipment; notify Upkeepman if ware defects cannot be corrected.
• Assist with mold and machine changes with or without help from the Job Change Man; may perform partial mold/equipment changes.
• Notify Upkeepman or Foreman of malfunctions or production delays between forming machines and the lehr.
• Remove jams on conveyors or stackers when necessary.
• Report defective machines, equipment, molds, tools, and bad glass to the foreman as soon as discovered; document activity on the Operator’s Report Card.
• Maintain a clean work area.

• Must be a carded Forming Journeymen Operator; verification is required.
• Ability to operate forming machines and produce quality ware efficiently.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing