Forming Journeymen Operator

Forming Journeymen Operator

Compensation: $36.91+ per hour with 20% bonus.

In order to apply, any successful candidate must be a carded Forming Journeymen Operator. Verification is required.

A Forming Operator operates forming machines to produce all types of glassware at maximum efficiency and quality.

• Swab molds and mold equipment as necessary.
• Oil moving parts of machine when necessary.
• Make frequent general checks of finished ware.
• Make periodic detailed inspections of finished ware using scales to determine proper weight of glass and gauges to determine proper dimensions.
• 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.

• Must be a carded Forming Journeymen Operator.
• Verification required.

Anchor Glass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration under federal, state, and local laws.