Front End Maintenance Mechanic | Nights

The Front End Maintenance Mechanic operates and maintains machinery essential for the can making process during night shifts. Responsibilities include the setup and inspection of equipment, as well as ensuring compliance with production specifications. This role requires a working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical components to maintain operational efficiency.

Position Overview:

The Front End Maintainers work 12-hour shifts on for four nights and off for four nights. The Front End Maintainers initiate the can making process and are responsible for the set up, operation, and maintenance of the cupping press, body makers, trimmers, and conveying systems.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Inspect, upend and load coils onto the unwinder and feed coils through lubricator and into press.
• Set-up, maintenance and operation of the upender, unwinder, lubricator, and cupping press.
• Set-up, maintenance and operation of the body makers, trimmers, and conveying systems.
• Inspect and monitor, then enter into computer the following can specifications:

• Flange wall thickness
• Mid-wall thickness
• Dome depth
• Trim can height

• Perform visual checks and cup weights to ensure that the process is in compliance and take appropriate measures.
• Assist in other areas as needed to maintain smooth can flow through the plant.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation such as coil log, check sheets, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness of all work areas and machines and practice proper safety procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Basic knowledge of how electrical components work.
• Ability to use precision measurement devices (i.e. calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators).
• Experience taking things apart and putting them back together (preferred).

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