Neckdown Operator (Youngstown, OH, US) en Trivium Packaging | Sustainable Recyclable Metal Packaging

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. 

• Blueprint reading. 

• Ability to solve problems. 

• Possess excellent verbal communication skills. 

• Measuring skills using calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc. 

• 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. 

Work Environment: 

This role is in a manufacturing environment and the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts that produce noise.