Neckdown Operator

Neckdown Operator

Job

Location:

Youngstown, OH, US

Location Type:
On-site

Job Summary:

The neck-down operator will set up and operate machinery that forms the neck or shoulder of the can determined by customer specifications. In addition to operating machinery, the neck-down operator will champion the packaging process of the aluminum cans for customers.

Job Duties:

• Read blueprints and can drawings to determine job specifications and tooling.
• Set up and operate all neck-down equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on neck-down related equipment.
• Observe machine operations to detect machine faults and make adjustments necessary for the line.
• Communication with fellow operators to update on production.
• Perform routine quality checks and record findings to ensure cans are meeting job specifications.
• Proficiently perform changeovers and production of aluminum containers to the specifications set by the customer.
• Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.
• Authority to stop and/or modify work processes due to non-conformance and/or unsafe working conditions.
• Report all potential food safety concerns to the quality assurance manager.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Basic computer skills.
• The ability to see details at close range.
• The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Possess excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Quality control skills.
• Must be a team player and possess a "can do" attitude.
• Ability stand for long periods of time on concrete floor.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
• This role is in a manufacturing environment and the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts that produce noise.