Ardagh Group · 2 days ago
Feeder Specialist
Sapulpa, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expArdagh Group is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Feeder Specialist. The role involves maintaining and optimizing forehearths and feeders for reliability and efficiency, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring the availability of necessary equipment for production.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Maintain all forehearths and feeders to optimize reliability and efficiency
Ensure all ceramics and necessary variable equipment are rebuilt and available for each shop
Work with tank managers to achieve optimal feeder conditioning and drop shape for improved weight control and loading
Complete quarterly forehearth, feeder mechanism, tube drive, and shear mechanism PM’s
Performs job changes and set‑ups for forehearths and shear cut (drop shape)
Performs all ceramics changes and orifice ring replacements
Maintains usable spares for needles, orifice rings, and all ceramics
Assists in the installation of forehearths and related equipment
Determines causes of breakdowns and assists in their prevention
Notifies supervisor of any recurring machine or parts failure or damage
Disassembles, repairs, and adjusts related equipment
Ensures that related equipment is properly lubricated
Performs preventative maintenance on forehearths, feeders, and shear mechanisms
Maintains inventory of machine parts and related equipment in storeroom
Inspects and maintains all forehearth equipment (port valves, burners, cooling tiles, etc.)
Maintains safety and good housekeeping using proper cleaning tools
Strokes port valves and sets optimal gas ratios during PM work or as needed
Maintains loading, shearing, shear water systems, and shear blade setups
Housekeeping of forehearth platforms, shop, and gas trains
Performs other work as required by supervisor
Qualification
Required
5 years experience as a Feeder Specialist
Managing forehearths
Knowledge of combustion systems: PSR, Sorg, Emhart
Managing spout changes
Managing preventive maintenance
Understanding burners, sizing, orifice plates, piping sizes, air/gas ratios, and forehearth maintenance
Understanding safety protocols for each process
Troubleshooting and repair of hot end machinery
Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
Knowledge of hand tools and power tools
Ability to read blueprints
Understanding forehearth glass conditioning and proper temperature profiles
Working knowledge of ACSI forehearth control program
Ability to build gob shapes per process requirements
Must be able to work in extreme heat
Must have good attendance record
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be able to read and write English
Must have a good work performance record
Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid holidays and vacation
Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Apprenticeship programs
Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
Company
Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group manufactures metal and glass packaging solutions for various industries worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$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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