Forming Journeymen Operator

Forming Journeymen Operator

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

• 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.

• 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).