Shift Technician - Front End

Main Purpose of the Position

To work as part of a shift team in the manufacturing area. To safely run and maintain manufacturing equipment ensure the smooth and continuous running of the production line in order to meet the plant KPI requirements with a product that meets the defined quality criteria. Although the Shift Technician may be asked to assist in other areas of the plant on an ad-hoc basis (on a shift or day shift basis), their normal duties are carried out under the instruction of the Shift Manager/Process Leader in their normal work area.

The Shift Technician reports via the appropriate Process Leader to the Shift Manager. The main duties depend upon the area in which the maintainer works i.e.

• Front end Fork truck / Baler
• Cupper / Bodymaker / Trimmer
• Washer / Waste treatment
• Coater / Decorator
• Inside Spray / Necker /Middle QC
• Palletiser / Depalletiser
• Finished pallet inspection / Testing.
• Warehouse / Back End Fork lift truck

Key Responsibilities🫵:

• To operate can manufacturing equipment in order to achieve plant KPI targets
• To maintain the equipment within their area of responsibility in such a condition that quality standards are maintained and downtime is minimized.
• To carry out the required quality checks within their area of responsibility and to take the necessary corrective actions and report any non-conformities to the Team Leader and the relevant department.
• To maximise production and minimise spoilage during the manufacturing process.
• To carry out the necessary safe repairs to equipment as and when required.
• To carry out the set up checks that may follow maintenance work.
• To report potential problems to the Shift Manager or relevant Department Heads.
• To maintain the housekeeping to an exemplary standard and in a safe condition throughout the plant.
• To maintain safe working practices and comply with any legal environmental and safety requirements and/or checks.
• On maintenance days, carry out the repairs, preventive maintenance, etc. as directed by the Engineering Department.
• Use of ancillary equipment i.e. fork trucks (following relevant official training) to perform production line or other duties
• To promote quality improvement and preventative actions by involvement in continuous improvement activities to meet the KPI objectives
• Ensure that proper and safe systems of working and means of avoiding dangerous, or potentially hazardous conditions, are adopted.
• Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties as and when required or instructed.
• Cleaning service facilities after use, i.e. canteen, washroom etc.
• Reworking HFI pallets, and re-sampling of HFI pallets
• To maintain the quality standards as required by the company.
• To maintain the production requirements of the Plant and minimise spoilage.
• To have good communications with management and fellow workers, reporting quality defects, unsafe conditions, manufacturing difficulties, ideas for improvements, etc.
• To work safely at all times and to report unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor immediately.
• To co-operate with relevant environmental, health & Safety legislation and the companies’ environmental, health & Safety management systems and standards
• Commit to working maintenance days

Scope of Position

Budgets Responsible for

None

Contacts within Ardagh

All factory personnel & Management

Contacts outside of the Company

Auditors,customers, contractors

Professional Requirements

Qualifications📖

5 GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English

Recognised Time Served Apprenticeship

ONC / HNC Qualification or equivalent

Languages 🗣️

English written and verbal

Computer Skills/literacy💻

Basic Computer Skills

Experience/Attributes 🤩

• Apprenticeship in a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering discipline.

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practises.

1. Experience of preventative and planned maintenance on production equipment.
2. Have experience of working on production machinery
3. Experience of repairing spare parts for production machinery
4. The ability and willingness to assist with breakdowns and line conversions.
5. Can demonstrate the ability to work precisely with strong attention to detail.
6. A team player with strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work alone under their own initiative.
7. The ability to work well under pressure and organise and prioritise their work load.
8. Ability to complete paperwork accurately and thoroughly.
9. A basic knowledge of quality and hygiene systems would be advantageous.
10. Possess an enthusiastic and proactive, goal orientated approach

• Maintains technical knowledge by attending training courses as and when required
• Flexibility or willingness to travel to other locations

Company Values ✨

Trust is earned by displaying personal attributes that show we are respectful, reliable, consistent and honest in our approach to others. It is built on mutual respect, personal integrity and transparency.

Teamwork is achieved with collaboration and open communication. Effective teamwork ensures we interact with colleagues in a mutually beneficial way and is important to building a strong business. Teams should be mindful of the impact their decisions have on other teams, and ultimately the business.

Excellence is constantly striving to improve ourselves and the business. It focuses on continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability

Inclusion ensures we are mindful of others, inviting contributions from everyone and valuing our diversity of thought. We all need to be comfortable and confident to be ourselves while at work.