City of Shakopee

Job Title

Journeyman Machine Repairman

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 of the most iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. Anchor Glass Container Corporation strives to exceed customer expectations through unrelenting attention to detail. What we do goes beyond glass making. We find incredible meaning in all the small things that create enriching experiences for customers and consumers alike. Everything we do – creating, customizing, shipping, collaborating – we do with the customer’s best interests in mind. Each solution is the result of a thousand-and-one details coming together in brilliant succession, thanks to our team of experts that do whatever it takes to make life easier and more enjoyable for our customers. With over 2,000 US-based team members, Anchor Glass has the size and scale to service all of your glass packaging needs, without the complexity and bureaucracy associated with larger suppliers. Excellence is in the details!

Job Summary

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Repairs and maintains glass forming machines and equipment such as I.S machines, stackers, conveyors and lehrs. Changes equipment such as blanks, molds, invert arms, plunger mechanism and take-outs. Adjusts with computer and mechanical adjustments to glass container forming machines and related equipment. Completes requires paperwork documenting operations and production.
1. Perform diagnostic troubleshooting on all forming equipment and machinery and then respond accordingly
2. Must be able to inspect, repair, replace, adjust and maintain all forming equipment and machinery as well as perform preventive maintenance duties
3. Follow the prescribed practices that are called for in SOP’S and TOP’S that are applicable to the forming department.

MAIN POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Inspects glassware forming machines and related equipment.
Determines cause of breakdowns, repairing or replacing defective parts or components.
Assists in job changes.
Installs new machines or equipment and adjusts and maintains existing units to ensure operation to specifications.
Performs repairs to equipment, causing minimum delay to production.
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Hazardous Waste Duties: Trained annually – degreasing parts, cleaning, painting, changing of fluorescent lamps.

EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS: