Ardagh Group · 1 month ago
Industrial Machine Operator/Maintainer 1
Valparaiso, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expArdagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions. The Maintainer is responsible for the setup, maintenance, and repair of production equipment, ensuring production quality and efficiency while adhering to safety protocols.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Check schedule to determine need for conversion or if scheduled maintenance is in order. Determine if schedule can be adjusted or permits time for overhaul, repair or readjustments required by equipment
Check machines. Analyze any type of mechanical or operational troubles and plan for and take corrective action. Make necessary corrections and running adjustment to maintain maximum production and quality
Make conversions by setting up assigned equipment for change in material, size or product. Operate equipment to try out conversion. Check, test and measure product for quality specifications. Examine for visual defects
Make repair or overhaul as required short of machining parts. Replace worn or damaged parts such as tooling, mechanical or sensory components. Retime machine action
Operate, repair, clean, lubricate equipment as required to maintain production. Clear jams. Maintain and repair packaging equipment as necessary
Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using appropriate gauges and instruments and record date
Check coils for specification. Ensure cuppers machinery are properly supplied with coils
Read schematics, prints and exploded views of machinery and equipment. Interpret and follow procedural manuals, manufacturer’s guides and operation instructions
Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action. Write and perform maintenance work orders as required
Analyze spoilage as to cause and take corrective action. Analyze and record comments regarding cause of production delays on production report or trouble sheet
Advise service vendors servicing equipment of standard operation procedures and requirements
Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted
Operate equipment and assist production as directed
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ previous mechanical/fast-paced manufacturing experience
High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Demonstrated mathematical and mechanical aptitude
Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
Familiar with proper handling of chemicals and solvents
Mechanically inclined; familiar with hand tools
Able to stand for a long duration of time in excess of 8 hours a day
Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly
Able to lift up to 35 pounds
Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes, and loud noise
Able to perform fine manipulations with hands
Company
Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group manufactures metal and glass packaging solutions for various industries worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.34B2025-07-28Debt Financing· $1.5B
2024-04-15Debt Financing· $839.36M
2017-03-14IPO
Leadership Team
Shaun Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
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Paul Clarke
Group Director (AMPSA), Risk Management
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